Went to TJ's today and found this unusual package of Dried Sweetened

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Hibiscus Flowers. Any ideas on how to use these in a recipe? I have never seen these before, but thought maybe someone here has had them. I know you can eat them as one would eat raisins for a snack, but I am looking for something different.TIA

 

[lisainla]

I saw those too - I'll bet they'd be great in a salad, they're sort of tangy.

 

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Ang, Did not see the chocolate wreaths this time. Maybe they

are seasonal. The store was extremely busy (per usual) and did not find anyone to ask for them. maybe next time.

 

[Marg CDN]

Other than feeding to your iguana, I understand they make tea, are added sparingtly to salad & make

or contribute to margaritas. Sorry though, no recipes...other than for the iguanas.

 

[anna_x]

Last year's school fundraiser put hibiscus in enchiladas. Let me look for it.

 

[lisainla]

Yes, the dried unsweetened leaves are brewed to make a drink called Agua de Jamaica - yum

 

[luisa_calif]

Are they like candied violets?

 

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No, they are more like sticky, sweet, chewey fruit.

 

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Sweet fruit.

 

[angak]

Thanks for looking. I'll be in Seattle this week, so I'll check there. It may have been Cost Plus.

I'll check there too since I want to find some of that parchment paper that was such a good deal.