COMO HACER HABICHUELAS CON DULCE PASO A PASO/POSTRE DOMINICANO

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans offer similar texture and flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped dates

Chopped dates provide sweetness and chewiness.

Go to the supermarket to buy ingredients for habichuelas con dulce.

Use 2 pounds of red beans that have been cooked until soft.

Use 2 cans of evaporated milk and 1 can of coconut milk.

Add 2 pounds of sweet potato to the mixture.

Add a pinch of ground cloves and nutmeg.

Add 2 sticks of cinnamon to the pot.

Blend the cooked beans with some of the evaporated milk until smooth, adding water if necessary for consistency.

Leave some whole beans in the mixture for texture.

Transfer the blended mixture to a pot and add the sweet potato, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.

Cover and simmer until the sweet potato is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add salt to taste, adjusting as necessary after adding sugar.

Add the coconut milk and stir well.

Add sugar to taste, mixing thoroughly.

Add raisins and let the mixture simmer for a few more minutes before serving.

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