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Sea Moss Drink

This unique seaweed shake comes from Trinidad and said to help men retain their virility. Recipe comes from Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad & Tobago.
by Ramin Ganeshram
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Photo by: seacooking.com

 MAKES 4 SERVINGS

 2 ounces dried sea moss (available in Caribbean markets)
Juice of 1/2 lime
4 cups evaporated milk
1/2  cup sugar
2 teaspoons Angostura bitters

1. Place the sea moss in a bowl with the lime juice and 1/2 cup of water. Allow to soak overnight.

2. Drain, place the sea moss in a saucepan with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the sea moss looks like a wad of jelly. Remove the pan from the heat and cool.

3. Place the sea moss mixture in a blender with the evaporated milk and sugar. Puree for 1 minute or until smooth. Add the bitters and serve over crushed ice.

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