Vanilla Ginger Bissap(Mali-West Africa)

Bissap is enjoyed in Mali and west Africa in general. Whether hot or cold, the flavor is bright, fruity, with a punch of ginger smoothed out by a velvety splash of vanilla. Be sure to serve the bissap with a few pieces of cubed mango. This recipe is by Sasha Martin.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

• 8  cups boiling water
• 1⁄4 cup  dried hibiscus flowers
• 2  teaspoons  fresh grated ginger
• 1 1⁄2-2  teaspoons  vanilla extract sugar, to taste

Directions

1. Boil 8 cups of water in a pot. Remove from heat.
2. Add hibiscus, ginger, vanilla extract, and a small dusting of sugar.
3. Let steep a few minutes.