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Hibiscus Barbecue Sauce
From Feast Magazine Yields 3 cups Ingredients • 2 cups pineapplejuice • 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers • 1-1/2 cups ketchup (1 cup is enough unless you want it tomato-y) • 3/4 cup tightly packed brown sugar (or to taste) • 1 clove garlic, grated • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1 Tbsp soy sauce • 1 tsp kosher salt • 3/4 tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp. fresh ginger) • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper Preparation In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat pineapple juice until bubbling. Add dr


Hibiscus Rice
Recipe courtesy Fran Heller, Good to Go Ingredients Olive oil (2 tablespoons) Soy sauce or coconut aminos (2 tablespoons) Rice wine vinegar Shallots, thinly sliced (3 large) Green Onions, thinly sliced (2) Fresh long beans, chopped (or any other veggie) Fresh hibiscus, chopped (5 fresh calyx) Garlic to taste, chopped fine (or crushed) Pickled Ginger (or fresh) Finish with: Drizzle Sesame oil to taste Squeeze Lemon/Lime Juice to taste Sprinkle Fresh herbs (basil) to taste 2 cu


Chutney/Relish
Serve as a condiment with meats or grilled foods. Ingredients 4 cups fresh hibiscus, chopped 1 cooking apple, chopped 1/3 c cup golden raisins 1 onion, chopped ½ cup white vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger + chopped fresh ginger 1 cup water Insructions Bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring, till thickened. Let it cool, then store in refrigerator.


Tacos de Jamaica (Vegan Hibiscus Tacos)
Ingredients 8 ounces dried hibiscus flowers 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Salsa Verde: 10 fresh tomatillos, husks removed 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced ¼ onion, chopped 2 serrano peppers 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro salt to taste Wrapper: 18 corn tortillas Garnish: 2 slices fresh pineapple, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped ½ bunch cilantro, chopped 2 limes,


Salsa for Fish Tacos
Suggested by customers at Uptown Farmers Market Ingredients Fresh hibiscus, chopped Lime juice Olive oil Honey Slices of orange or mango Cilantro Red onion Jalapeno Salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients. Enjoy!


Hibiscus Chutney Recipe
Recipe from Cooking with Flowers by Miche Bacher Ingredients 2 pints fresh blackberries or 1lb frozen blackberries 8 hibiscus flowers 12 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup sugar 1 jalepeno pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger 2 tbsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup white wine vinegar Instructions Toss everything except the vinegar into a big pot Cook and occasionally stir the mixture over a medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add salt and


Roselle Tart
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup water 4 cups fresh roselle calyces, seed pods removed and coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped 1/2 batch tart crust Instructions Mix together the sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a saucepan and add whisk in the water. Place over medium-heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add in the roselle, cover, and cook until ten


Roselle Beverage
Hot or cold Ingredients 4 cups roselle calyces 6 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 tablespoon whole allspice 3" piece of cinnamon 1 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice Instructions Cover roselle calyces with water and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Strain juice through a jelly cloth. Combine recovered juice with sugar and spices and simmer for another 15 minutes. Strain out solids, and combine with orange and lemon jui


Quinoa Salad and Hibiscus
Recipe courtesy a hibiscus aficionado in Chandler 1 cup quinoa, cooked with broth. Let quinoa cool then add: 1 bunch chopped green onions 1 bunch chopped Italian parsley yellow pepper, chopped red pepper, chopped 1 whole English cucumber, chopped fresh hibiscus, chopped About 1/4 c olive oil, to taste About 1/4 c lemon juice, to taste About 1/2 tsp salt, to taste


Hibiscus and Walnut Relish
Ingredients 1 tbls mustard seeds 1 medium shallot, finely chopped 1 Fresno chile, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped 3 tbis dried currants 3 tbls pure maple syrup 3 tbls sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar ½ teaspoon ground allspice ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more ½ cup walnuts 1 Ib fresh hibiscus ⅓ cup chopped parsley Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Toast mustard seeds in a dry small saucepan over medium-low heat, rolling around in pan often, until seeds start to pop


Hibiscus Gingersnap Tart
(Adapted from Washington Post/Aaron Hutcherson recipe) Ingredients Filling: 4 cups fresh or frozen hibiscus 3/4 cup - 1 1/4 cup sugar Grated zest and juice of 1 orange (1 tablespoon zest and 1/2 cup juice) 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced Pinch fine sea salt 3 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons cornstarch 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut and softened Crust: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1 large egg yolk 2 t


Hibiscus Orange Poached Pears
https://Carolinagelen.Com/Hibiscus-Orange-Poached-Pears Ingredients 4 to 6 pears, preferably firm, not too ripe 4 tablespoons hibiscus tea (or teabags) 2 cups water 3 orange peels or 1 teaspoon orange zest 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, about 2 to 3 medium oranges 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or 3 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, or 1/2 vanilla pod, beans scraped 2 star anises Instructions Prepare the pears: peel, slice


Roselle Stuffing
Ingredients 2 cups fresh roselle calyces, seed pods removed and coarsely chopped 1 cup pecans, chopped ½ cup honey ½ cup olive oil 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 cup celery, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon sage 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¾ cup stock 2 quarts soft bread crumbs Instructions Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine roselle, pecans, and honey. Set aside. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, add in onion


HOLIDAY HIBISCUS SAUCE
Ingredients 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar, honey or maple syrup 8 ounces fresh hibiscus (seed pod removed) 1 cup chopped fruit such as pear, apple, pineapple, or mango 2 Tbls grated fresh ginger Grated zest and juice of 1 sweet orange Seasoning: Ground cinnamon, allspice, dreid chile powder or hot sauce Toasted pumpkin seeds, toasted pecans, or another favorite nut Instructions In a saucepan, simmer water with sugar, honey, or maple syrup. Add fresh hibiscus (seed pod removed) an


SIMPLE HIBISCUS SYRUP
In a saucepan, boil 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar. Add 1 cup or more of fresh hibiscus and reduce heat. Simmer. Turn off heat and let it cool on the stovetop. Strain and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.


EDIBLE FAKE BLOOD
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a boil. Stir in a couple handfuls of fresh hibiscus. Simmer until dark red and thickened. Let cool and store refrigerated.


RAW FRESH SALSA
Ingredients Chopped fresh hibiscus, seed pod removed Lime juice Olive oil Honey Slices of orange or mango Cilantro Red onion/Shallot Jalapeno Salt and pepper Mix and serve


HIBISCUS TEA/JAMAICA
Ingredients 4 cups water Zest of orange, lime and lemon Knob of frehs giner Cinnamon stick/whole clove/allspice berry 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar or cane syrup 4-5 cups fresh hibiscus, seed pod removed Citrus slice and mint sprig for garnish In a saucepan, simmer water, zest of orange, ginger, seasonings, and sugar or cane syrup. Stir in hibiscus. Simmer till desired flavor. Turn off heat and steep for 30 minutes or till cool. Strain into a pitcher. Stir in fresh citrus juice and re
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