Dulce de Batata
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
10 people
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Cuisine
South American, Vegan, Paraguayan
Dulce de Batata
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Dulce de batata is a popular jelly-like Paraguayan candy made with puréed sweet potatoes. It is a simple and irresistible sweet that can be served as an aperitif, a snack or like some natives do, even as a breakfast.
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Ingredients
- 3 lb sweet potatoes
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon Glucose syrup (or corn syrup)
- 1 tablespoon agar-agar
- 2½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
Equipment
- Thermometer
- Baking dish
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Instructions
- Cook the sweet potatoes with their skin in a large pot with boiling water for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Once cooked, drain and peel.
- Mash the sweet potatoes and add the sugar and glucose syrup. Mix vigorously.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the preparation detaches from the bottom of the pot.
- Dissolve the agar-agar in cold water, add it to the mashed potatoes and cook for another few minutes, stirring constantly until reaching a temperature of 220 F / 105 C.
- Add the vanilla essence and remove from heat. Pour into a pan or casserole dish lined with parchment paper.
- Store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
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