Dulce de coco 🥥 con batata 🍠 ( La Cocina de Yari )

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Unsweetened flakes reduce sugar content while still providing coconut flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally.

Wash, peel, and cut the sweet potato.

Place the sweet potato in a pot and cover it well with water.

Add 2 sticks of cinnamon and 6 cloves to the pot.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of sugar and bring to a boil until tender.

Once tender, remove the water and spices from the sweet potato and set aside.

Prepare the coconut by peeling and cutting it; you can grate it or blend it with the water from the coconut.

After blending the coconut, pour it into a pot and add 2 cups of whole milk, 1 stick of cinnamon, and 4 cloves.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, add the sweet potato to the coconut mixture.

Add 1 can of evaporated milk and stir well to combine.

Add sugar to taste, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

Grate nutmeg into the mixture and stir constantly over medium-low heat until desired consistency is reached.

Serve warm or cold as preferred.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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