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Karkanji

Chadian hibiscus drink infused with ginger, cloves, mint, lemon, and sugar, served cold.

Country
Chad
Region
Central Africa
Time
25 min
Serves
8
Level
easy
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Servings 8

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4 steps 10 min prep 15 min cook (check method) 25 min total easy
1
Boil infusion
Simmer hibiscus, ginger, and cloves in water until deep red.
infuse 12:00
2
Steep
Turn off heat and steep with mint.
steep 08:00
3
Strain and sweeten
Strain, stir in sugar and lemon while warm.
sweeten 05:00
4
Chill
Chill completely and serve over ice.
chill 30:00

Hibiscus drinks are made across the Sahel under names such as bissap, zobo, sobolo, and karkade, with spice and sugar levels changing by household.

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When to cook it

Best for hot days, Ramadan evenings, parties, and alcohol-free hosting.. Plan on a easy cook. Allow about 25 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Fritters, grilled meat, rice dishes, or dates.

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Chad national table. A structured Chad dish in the AfroKitchen archive.

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  • Rushing the base before the raw edge has cooked out.
  • Adding all seasoning early and forgetting to adjust at the end.
  • Cooking on heat that is too high once the dish should be steaming or simmering.
How you know it is ready
  • The aroma should smell rounded rather than raw or sharp.
  • Oil, sauce, broth, or steam should look settled and deliberate.
  • The final texture should match the dish style before you plate it.
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