Teresa's Recipes
Senegalese Fruit Salad with Hibiscus
Delight in the luscious taste of Senegal with this splendid fruit salad. Bursting with vibrant tropical fruits and drenched in an enticingly sweet hibiscus syrup, this dessert is a true taste of West African summer. It's a much-loved traditional dessert in Senegal, often enjoyed during festive occasions, and is sure to bring a refreshing twist to your table.
Ingredients
- 1 cup, diced Papaya
- 1 cup, sliced Banana
- 1 cup, diced Mango
- 1 cup, diced Pineapple
- 1 cup, segmented Orange
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Dried hibiscus flowers
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 6
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 1g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Sugar: 40g
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot, combine the dried hibiscus flowers, water, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is well-dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- After simmering, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the hibiscus flowers. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
- While the syrup is cooling, prepare your fruits. Combine the diced papaya, sliced banana, diced mango, diced pineapple, and segmented orange in a large bowl.
- Once the hibiscus syrup has cooled, pour it over the fruit mixture. Toss gently to ensure all the fruit is beautifully coated in the syrup.
- Place the fruit salad in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour. This allows the fruits to soak up the flavors of the hibiscus syrup.
- Serve the chilled fruit salad in individual bowls, making sure to spoon some extra syrup over each serving.
Tips
- For an extra touch of freshness, you could add a handful of chopped mint leaves to the salad before serving.
- This salad is best served chilled, but you can also serve it at room temperature if you prefer.