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Yuca Pudding: How to Make Enyucado, the Delicious Panamanian Dessert

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Enyucado

Cultural Context

Originating from Panama, Enyucado is a traditional dessert made primarily from yuca and coconut, often enjoyed during festive occasions. Its preparation reflects the cultural blend of indigenous and African influences in Panamanian cuisine. Today, variations of Enyucado can be found across Central America, showcasing local ingredients and personal touches, making it a beloved treat in many households.

PanamanianPAdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 cups grated raw yuca
1 cup sugar
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon anise seeds
1/2 cup butter

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding flavor.

1

Peel and grate raw yuca.

2

Add sugar to the grated yuca.

3

Add homemade coconut milk (made from fresh coconut and water).

4

Grind anise seeds and add to the mixture.

5

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

6

Grease a baking pan with butter.

7

Pour the mixture into the greased pan, ensuring not to fill it too much.

8

Add small pieces of butter on top of the mixture before baking.

9

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 1.5 hours.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

potmixing bowlbaking dishovenmasher

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freevegan

Allergens

coconuteggsdairy

Also Known As

Enyucado de YucaYuca Cake

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