Folere Drink (Cameroonian Hibiscus Drink)
On the streets of Cameroon, hawkers typically sell Folere, a drink made from dried hibiscus petals. My version is sugar-free but still very delicious. It is fruity and so refreshing.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups dried hibiscus petals
- 2 cups pitted Medjool dates
- 1 medium pineapple
- 2 thumb sizes ginger root
- 2 lemons
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, soak the dates in hot water to soften before using them in the recipe.
- Rinse the hibiscus petals if needed to remove any sand.
- Add the hibiscus to a large pot.
- Thoroughly rinse the pineapple as you'll be using the peels. Peel the pineapple and add the pineapple peels to the same pot as the hibiscus.
- Add enough water to cover everything. I used 10 cups of water.
- Grate the ginger using a Microplane zester or a grater and add it to the pot.
- Bring the pot to a rolling boil on medium-high heat. Let it boil for 5 minutes. Add about 4 cups of ice to cool the folere completely, then proceed with the next step.
- Add the pineapple to a blender, add water and blend into a smooth paste. Add the blended pineapple to the same pot as the hibiscus.
- Add the soaked dates to the same blender and blend into a paste. Add to the pot with the hibiscus drink. Mix everything well to combine.
- Sieve the drink. First, pass the drink through a colander to remove the pineapple peels and hibiscus. Then, pass it a couple of times through a fine mesh sieve to remove any residue. You can also pass it through a cheese cloth to make it extra smooth and free of particles.
- Add lemon juice: Cut the lemons in half and squeeze in the lemon juice. Mix well to combine.
- Chill the juice in airtight containers in the fridge before serving. Serve in glasses over ice, and enjoy.
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Notes
- Let the folere sit overnight in the fridge before serving for the best flavor! When the drink sits in the fridge, the flavors develop.
- Pass the drink through a cheese cloth to remove any pulp or residue, making for a smoother drink.
- This drink is natural, and it settles. So shake well before serving.
- Don't miss the important tips in the post.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg