HOW TO MAKE CHOCAO DARIENITA FROM PANAMA (DARIEN STYLE BANANA PUDDING)

cacao beans

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Carob powder is often less expensive and offers a similar flavor profile.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

vanilla

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a more affordable alternative with a similar taste.

Measure spices: 1 to 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar, 4 to 6 star anises, 6 to 8 thin slices of ginger, and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt.

Add 2 cups of coconut milk to a pot.

Add ginger and star anise to the pot and bring the coconut milk to a boil.

Add 3 ripe hearty bananas to the boiling coconut milk and cook for about 3 minutes.

Reduce heat to a simmer and mash the bananas in the pot.

Add sugar, salt, and cinnamon to the mixture.

Add an additional 1/2 cup of coconut milk and allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes while mixing constantly.

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