HABICHUELAS CON DULCE | Dominican Sweet Beans | INGREDIENTES EN LA DESCRIPCIÓN| COCINA CON CRISLAURY

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.

Boil cinnamon and cloves in 1/2 liter of water to enhance their flavor.

Blend the mixture with the same water and strain it to eliminate any waste for a smooth cream.

If the mixture is too thick to strain, add a bit of milk to make it easier, but it wasn't necessary in this case.

Place the strained mixture over medium heat to warm it up.

Add the water prepared with cinnamon and cloves, straining it again to keep only the cinnamon.

Add coconut milk and evaporated milk, using a preferred brand.

Add salt to taste and adjust as necessary.

Add sugar to the mixture.

Add diced sweet potato and stir well, allowing it to cook completely during the simmering time.

Add raisins and stir for about 2 more minutes.

Let it simmer for 35 to 40 minutes over medium heat, stirring every five minutes, until the desired texture is reached.

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