7 Delicious Recipes to Elevate Your Meals with Dried Hibiscus Flowers.

Hibiscus dried flowers are incredibly versatile and can be used to create vibrant, flavorful, and nutritious dishes and drinks. Here are some of the best recipes to prepare with hibiscus-dried flowers:

1. Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)

A classic and refreshing drink popular in many cultures.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
• 8 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener (adjust to taste)
• Optional: cinnamon sticks, ginger slices, or lime wedges

Instructions:

1. Bring water to a boil and add the hibiscus flowers.
2. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Strain the liquid and discard the flowers.
4. Stir in sugar or sweetener until dissolved.
5. Chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice.

2. Hibiscus Syrup

A versatile syrup for cocktails, mocktails, or drizzling over desserts.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• Optional: vanilla extract or lemon zest

Instructions:

1. Combine water, hibiscus flowers, and sugar in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. Strain the mixture and let it cool.
4. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

3. Hibiscus Salad Dressing

Add a tangy twist to your salads.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons hibiscus syrup
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Whisk all ingredients together until emulsified.
2. Drizzle over fresh greens, fruits, or roasted vegetables.

4. Hibiscus Popsicles

A refreshing and healthy treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups hibiscus tea (prepared as above)
• 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
• Fresh fruit (e.g., berries, kiwi, or orange slices)

Instructions:

1. Sweeten the hibiscus tea with honey or agave syrup.
2. Pour the mixture into popsicle moulds, adding fresh fruit as desired.
3. Freeze for 4-6 hours or until solid.

5. Hibiscus Rice

An aromatic side dish with a pop of color.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
• 1/4 cup hibiscus tea (concentrated)
• 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook rice according to package instructions.
2. Stir in the hibiscus tea and butter while the rice is still warm.
3. Season with salt and serve.

6. Hibiscus-Glazed Chicken

A savoury main course with a sweet-tart glaze.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup hibiscus syrup
• 4 chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: garlic, thyme, or chili flakes

Instructions:

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken until golden brown.
3. Brush with hibiscus syrup and continue cooking until chicken is done.
4. Serve with rice or roasted vegetables.

7. Hibiscus Jam

A flavorful spread for bread or pastries.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Simmer hibiscus flowers in water until soft.
2. Blend or mash to a smooth consistency.
3. Return to heat, add sugar, and cook until thickened.
4. Stir in lemon juice and store in jars.