trips & activitiesDIRECTORYeventscontact

RECIPE: Bissap (Side Sauce)

My Magazine 2024/01
1 min
The Roselle Hibiscus goes by many names: in parts of West Africa, including The Gambia, it is commonly known as Bissap - one of Africa's hidden gems and a superfood made in heaven. Hibiscus contains antioxidants and has been found to reduce blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels, and cancer risk amongst other health benefits.

Bissap is a versatile crop with many uses and is a popular vegetable in many parts of Africa. West African women add bissap leaves to stews, soups, or stir-fries and also brew the flowers into a sugary juice or tea. Even though it can be used in main dishes or as an accompaniment to chicken, meat or fish dishes, it is also perfect for vegan and vegetarian dishes. In short, the possibilities are endless.

Today, we bring you the recipe for a side dish called Bissap or Rangha, which is very popular, not just amongst the locals!

Ingredients -

  • Bissap Leaves
  • Okra
  • Hot peppers
  • Seasoning Cube

Instructions

  1. Separate the leaves from the stalks and wash thoroughly with okra and hot peppers.
  2.  Boil the okra and hot peppers, and then add the bissap leaves. 
  3.  Now blend them well in a blender or traditional mortar and pestle.
  4.  Add the seasoning cube, and your Bissap is ready!

This dish may not look appealing but trust us, it's delicious and to die for. So don't hesitate to give it a try.

Do you know

That My Gambia team has created a whole library of videos with traditional Gambian dish recipes?

If you want to learn how to prepare more delicious Gambian meals, we invite you to subscribe to our YouTube channel and be informed whenever we create new ones. Click on the button below to find the whole playlist of recipe videos! Enjoy and bon apetit!

Did you enjoy this article? Share it with friends >>>

Find Your Dream Home - Detached Houses in Sanyang
Subscribe To Our Magazine
No spam, notifications only about new issues.
Subscription Form za Mailerlite - landing
Subscribe To Our Magazine
No spam, notifications only about new issues.
Subscription Form za Mailerlite - landing

Other articles

Creating a Magical World - Luxury
In a world of consumerism and glamour, concepts such as luxury are undergoing a fundamental transformation. The new luxury is no longer characterised ...
NWLB Creative Team Shines at The Trade Fair
The No Woman Left Behind (NWLB) Project's second phase, launched in April 2023 by the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG) in collabo...
Let's Light up the entire Kerewan Samba Sira Village!
Light. What do you think of when you hear this word? Hope? Safety? Power? Can you imagine life without it? With the heritage of making a change in Th...
WORKSHOP: A Day With A Gambian Choir
Journey with us to spend a day with a Gambian Catholic Choir and prepare to be amazed by their angelic voices! The church is inundated with hymns that...
JOBS
© MyGambia 2026
Developed by MarkLab

My Gambia Team

Typically replies within 30 minutes

We will be back soon.

Hey there 👋
We are here to help. What can I do for you?
Start Chat with us
chat