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Wonjo (Gambian Hibiscus Drink)

Wonjo (Gambian Hibiscus Drink)

The Gambia

30Minutes
EasyLevel
8Serves
8Steps
About

The Gambian version of hibiscus juice, brewed from dried wonjo flowers and sweetened with ginger and vanilla, served ice-cold at every celebration.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Sieve or muslin
  • Jug
  • Spoon
Ingredients
Dried hibiscus (wonjo) flowers2 cups
Sugar1½ cups
Fresh ginger1 thumb
Vanilla1 tsp
Cloves (optional)3
Pineapple juice (optional)1 cup
Water3 L

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