Authorafia the canadian africanYields1 ServingCategoryAfrican
This drink is a staple at most Ghanaian picnics and parties. Feel free to customize the spice blend to your liking and enjoy it in the heat of the summer time!
Ingredients
Directions
Clean the pineapple by soaking in a water and vinegar solution for 2-3 minutes.
While the pineapple is soaking, soak the dates in warm water then drain when nice and soft.
Pluck a few leaves from the pineapple crown and peel the pineapple.
Cut it into chunks, making sure that the core is removed.
In a blender, blend the pineapple fruit with the ginger and dates till smooth
In a pot, add the pineapple leaves, skin, blended mixture, and spices with 10 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Do not cover the pot otherwise it will splash.
One the water has come to a boil, add the hibiscus leaves/sorrel, and bring the heat down to allow the mixture to steep at a rolling boil
Let the mixture steep for at least 30 minutes, then turn off the stove.
Add sugar to taste.
I added ~ 3/4 cup of brown sugar, a quarter of a cup at a time until I got the right sweetness.
Let the mixture cool till the drink is room temperature.
Then, strain the Sobolo with a fine mesh strainer, pour it into a bottle and keep it in the fridge until you're ready to enjoy it!
