Introduction to Jamaican Fruits, Vegetables and Spices

Place the flowers in a small pot with the 3 cups of water. Bring them to a boil. Boil them for about 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat. (Please check the ingredients list below) Set aside for at least 4 hours, you can also make this step overnight. Strain the liquid into a pitcher and add the 4 cups of water and sugar. The petals can also be placed in the 4 cups of water in a saucepan and brought to a boil. When the petals sink to the bottom of the container, it's time to strain the concentrate to remove the dried flowers. Add 4 cups of cold water to the remaining mixture and stir thoroughly. Sweeten to taste with sugar or honey.

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Instructions. Add the dried hibiscus petals to a small pot on the stove with two cups of water, and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 15 minutes. In a separate pitcher, combine 1 liter of water with the sugar and mix until the sugar dissolves. The basic proportion for making the agua is a cup of dried flowers to a quart of water. About six tablespoons of sugar per quart will provide enough sweetness without overwhelming the refreshingly tart taste of jamaica. It can be made on the stovetop or, in warm weather, left to steep like sun tea. For some savory recipes, the sugar is left out. Enjoy your hibiscus tea hot, if you prefer, sweetened or unsweetened. Add a little fresh-squeezed lime (or other citrus) juice when serving. Sweeten your tea with honey, agave nectar, piloncillo, or some other alternative to white sugar. Add diced fruit (pineapple, cantaloupe, apple, etc.) to a pitcher of agua de Jamaica, similar to how sangria is served. Instructions: This recipe is simple and straightforward, so there is no need to separate the recipe into steps. Place the dried hibiscus flowers in a small pot with the 3 cups of water. Bring them to a boil. Boil them for about 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat. (Please check the ingredients list below)

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Add the water: Add remaining 4 cups of water (or if you want to chill the drink quickly, ice and water) to the concentrate, and chill. Alternatively, you can add ice and chilled soda water for a bubbly version. Add a little lime juice for a more punch-like flavor. Serve over ice with a slice of orange or lime. Add 2 cups of dried hibiscus flowers to the water. Bring to a boil. As soon as the water boils reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes turn off the heat and allow the hibiscus concentrate to cool. PITCHER OF JAMAICA. Put ⅓ of the concentrate in a half-gallon pitcher and add the sugar. Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add the flowers and cover tightly with a lid. Remove from the heat and steep for 1 hour or until cool. Strain hibiscus water into a pitcher and discard flowers. Add sugar and stir. Refrigerate until time to serve. Taste tea, and add more sugar or dilute with water to your liking. Agua de Jamaica is a tart, herbal tea that many people enjoy brewed and mixed with a sweetener. These fresh beverages are famous in Mexico and other Latin American countries for sipping instead of sweet sodas or fruit juices. Some even refer to this drink as the Latin Kool-Aid.

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1 ½cupswhite sugar. Directions. Place 6 cups of water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in the hibiscus petals, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Reduce heat to medium-low, and gently simmer until the water has turned a deep red, 30 to 45 minutes. Stir the chopped piloncillo into the hibiscus water until dissolved, then set. If you use frozen yellow plums, let them thaw out for 30-45 minutes. First, wash and place the fruit in a large bowl, and with your hands, press the skin to get as much pulp as possible from the ciruelas. Next, with the help of a strainer with medium holes, separate the pulp from the seeds of the plums into a pitcher. A wonderful alternative to pre-made fruit punch and fruit juices, steeped jamaica is a thirst quenching drink perfect for a hot summer day. The sweetened tea can also be used to flavor alcoholic cocktails. Photo of dried hibiscus flowers, lime, and sugar by Jae Thomas. Agua Fresca de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Yield: 6 cups Ackee is originally from West Africa, but has been in Jamaica since the 18th century and is now found throughout the island. It is a large fruit with black seeds. It is from the lychee family and when cooked it kind of looks like scrambled eggs, or some say brain. It is one of many Jamaican fruits that must be cooked.

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Fruits or veggies with exotic names like mamey, callaloo or zapote negro, can be a little intimidating for those not familiar with them. 13. Jamaican Cherry. The Jamaican Cherry, also known as "Acerola Cherry" or "Barbados Cherry," is a small fruit with a vibrant red color and a tangy taste. It is often enjoyed fresh or used in jams, jellies, and desserts. This Caribbean fruit is a popular ingredient in juices and cocktails, adding a burst of flavor.