Roselle (K of Hearts) Preserved Fruit

Overview

Roselle is also called roselle and the King of Hearts. I used to see it sold on the street, but I didn’t know what it was used for. It wasn’t until last year that I learned that this thing can be used to make preserved fruits, and that it turned out to be the same Roselle used in making sour plum soup. Last year, I was clamoring to buy it on Children's Day, so I bought three pounds for the first time. I came back and made it according to the seller's guidance. It came on the market again this year. I couldn't hold it back, so I bought it again. This time, I feel that I have gained experience and improved the method. Moreover, the ones I bought this year were basically free of worms, while last year’s ones were basically full of worms, which made me doubt my life. This year I learned a lesson and checked to see if there are any insects before buying.

Tags

• snacks
• afternoon tea
• roselle
• sugar

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 Remove the core from the roselle, leaving the red flowers intact.

   

2. 2 Wash well and let dry to wrinkle. After about a day, the water dries up and the flowers become a little wrinkled.

   

3. 3 Find a clean container, sprinkle the wrinkled flowers with sugar, and knead evenly. Place one layer, knead evenly and put another layer.

   

4. 4 After the last layer is kneaded, add more sugar on top. Some people use rock sugar. I think the rock sugar particles are still relatively large and the marinating time is too long, so I add white sugar directly.

   

5. 5 I use a rice cooker pot, so I don’t have a lid and can only be sealed with plastic wrap. Then put it in the refrigerator and marinate for about a week. It is best to test the taste during this period. If there is not enough sugar, add more and stir it. In fact, it is already completed at this stage. Some people just marinate it like this and eat it while marinating.

   

6. 6 Steam the marinated rosella in a steamer over water for about a minute. It will look a little soft and different from the state before steaming. I think a large plate takes up space in the refrigerator, and it also carries water. When the children eat it, it will get all over the place, so I have to dry it.

   

7. 7 After steaming, put it in the sun to dry, it will take about a day. Remember to turn it over from time to time, otherwise the bottom will be too wet and the top will be too dry.

   

8. 8 That's it for one day, you can also stay in the sun a little longer and make it drier. After drying, seal and store.