The sweet potato, sweet potato, sweet potato or sweet potato is a very popular tuber in America, whose origin dates back to the pre -Columbian era. The sweet potato grows in the tropics of South America and Central America, however today it is cultivated in almost everyone. The sweet potato has many varieties but the best known are white, yellow and dwelling. Particularly, I know only white and yellow, both very delicious by the way. For this reason, in recipes we take you for excursion through the culinary collection of Latin America. This time we invite you to taste a masterful dessert of the gastronomy of the Caribbean Islands: the Dominican sweet potato. A delicious combination where the base is the sweet potato and its complement the coconut. The sweet potato sweet with Dominican coconut or sweet potato jelly is one of the most popular desserts in the Dominican Republic. From this exquisite delicacy there is a variant where in addition to the sweet potato and coconut, they add pineapple a flavor that lasts in memory forever!
| 🚻 6 Diners | 🕘 1H 30m | 🍵 Diplity Low | 🤯 |
| Dominican sweet potato ingredients: |
| 300 grams of sweet potato 2 cups of coconut milk (also serves coconut cream) 1 cup of evaporated milk 1 pinch of salt 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon of smell nails powder ½ cup of sugar (The measure can vary according to taste) 100 grams of raisins (optional) 100 grams of grated or roasted coconut (optional) 1 pinch of dusty nutmeg (or freshly grated) |
| Additional characteristics: medium cost, boiled, traditional recipe from the Dominican Republic |
Dominican sweet potato ingredients:
1. Prepare your work table with all the necessary elements to prepare this Dominican style sweet potato. First: Lava, boil and crush the sweet potato to obtain a mash. Second: Measure all the ingredients and place them in containers. Finally, have the utensils you may need during the execution of this recipe.
Trick: You can liquefy the sweet potato, if you prefer a more delicate texture.
2. Mix the sweet potato puree with coconut milk, salt, sugar, nail, cinnamon and evaporated milk.
Trick: If you prefer you can add these direct ingredients to the blender and save this step.
3. Remove the Dominican homemade sweet potato very well until a homogeneous consistency is achieved.
4. Pour the content inside a saucepan and add the raisins (passes). Medium-low fire kitchen. Remove constantly, so you prevent you from getting from the bottom. Wait until the mixture thickens, then remove it from the fire.
5. Once this delicious sweet potato candy with Dominican milk is ready, watch it in another saucepan or metal container. Remove constantly until it cools at room temperature. You choose if you consume it at the moment or cool it.
Trick: If you decide to refrigerate the sweet, cover it.
6. You can serve this sweet potato candy from the Dominican Republic in individual casseroles (hot) or in glasses (cold). Sprinkle with nutmeg and grated coconut (it can be toasted). Additional you can place a peppermint sheet and a cinnamon branch.
Trick: In this country, the sweet potato is generally consumed and they serve it at the moment.
7. I invite you to approve the tropical flavor of the Dominican sweet potato, an unforgettable sweet. The combination of sweet potatoes and coconut, create a sweet rich in textures and with exotic flavor. Viaja to the Caribbean islands, through the flavors created in your kitchen. Please don forget to share your experience with us. Better if you send us a photo of your preparation!
