We served lots of red cordial drinks to our guests this CNY. Oh yes, we love everything in Red. This year, I boiled Roselle cordial instead of using the ready red-coloured cordial. Simply because it is natural, healthier and high in vitamin C. Roselle can be easily found at Malay stalls in wet market, at RM2 for a big bag.
Roselle Cordial
Ingredients:
Roselle, 2 handful
3 litres of water (est. 2 x 1.5L bottled water)
sugar
Method:
1. separate the red calyx from the seedpod.
2. wash and drain the red calyx.
3. place red calyx and water in stainless steel pot and bring to the boil. Simmer until the red color has faded from the calyx.
4. add sugar to taste.
5. strain through a sieve and throw away the fruit.
6. let cool and keep it in the refrigerator. Serve cool.
Planting Roselle
If you wanted to plant Roselle of your own, keep the seedpod as seedings are inside the seedpod.
Steps:
1. put seedpods out to dry.
2. crack open to take the seedings out and plant it.
I had never heard of it, but would love to grow some here! It is known as the Florida Cranberry where I live (in Florida)...and I found a link all about it HERE!
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I have never heard of this drink either. I wonder if I can find this at the market? If I get a chance to make it, I'll let you know.
ReplyDeletei made once...but the kid and the big kid did not like
ReplyDeleteI've never seen Roselle flowers before.. and I don't think I've ever tried the drink before (or maybe I have but didn't know what it was called.. sigh)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing..