" Purple Yam Dodol Recipe | Easy & Delicious Ube Dodol | Village Life of Mali Cooking

jaggery

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

Boil purple yam in water until tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Peel and mash the boiled purple yam until smooth.

Combine mashed purple yam, coconut milk, and jaggery in a large pot.

Stir the mixture over low heat until jaggery dissolves completely.

Add rice flour and a pinch of salt, mixing until well combined.

Continue to cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens, about 15-20 minutes.

Add vanilla extract and pandan leaves for flavor, stirring for another 5 minutes.

Transfer the mixture to a greased tray or mold, smoothing the top.

Allow to cool at room temperature until set, about 1-2 hours.

Cut into squares or desired shapes for serving.

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