Belize, Food, Plants

Sweet and Sour Roselle Sauce.

Food.MunchkinThe Roselle plant (known as Sorrel in Belize) can keep on producing fruit if you pick it regularly.  I am on my third picking and still drying the sepals for tea.

Fresh Sorrel For Sun-drying.
Fresh Sorrel For Sun-drying.

In my research, I have not seen much culinary use for this hibiscus except for teas, drinks and jams.  Because of this, I have decided to come up with a few ideas of my own.

My first invention is Sweet and Sour Roselle Sauce with Chicken Bites:

Sweet and Sour Roselle Sauce with Chicken Bites.
Sweet and Sour Roselle Sauce with Chicken Bites.
Serving Suggestion 2: Sweet and Sour Roselle Sauce with Chicken Bites.
Serving Suggestion 2: Sweet and Sour Roselle Sauce with Chicken Bites.

The chicken is seasoned with cinnamon and cumin which compliments the subtle berry-tones in the sweet and sour sauce. Wow…look at the colour…it is such a gorgeous red!!

If you are interested, read my full recipe in Sweet and Sour Roselle Sauce with Chicken Bites.

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