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Mala Rabia [Recipe + Video] Guava and Plantain in Syrup
See how to make mala rabia an unusual but delightful dessert of guava, batata, and plantain in syrup) that will surprise your guests.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 190 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Dominican
Ingredients
- 3 guavas
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 6 cup water divided (may need more)
- ½ cup sugar (white, granulated)
- 1 plantain diced (very ripe)
- 1 cup batata (sweet potato) diced
- ¼ cup condensed milk (optional, see notes)
Instructions
1. Cutting the guava
- Wash the guavas and halve. Scoop out the seeds using a teaspoon. Cut the guavas into wedges and set the wedges aside.
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2. Boiling seeds
- Boil the seeds and the cinnamon sticks over medium heat in 4 cups of water for 10 minutes. Add water if it becomes necessary to maintain the same level of liquids.Remove from the heat and sieve, discard the solids.
3. Cooking guavas
- Pour the liquid back into a pot and add sugar, plantain, and sweet potato.Boil over medium heat until all the ingredients are cooked throughout. Add water as it becomes necessary to maintain the same level of liquid.Add the guava wedges and boil for another five minutes, let enough of the liquid evaporate to obtain a light syrup.
4. Serving
- Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. If you want to add milk, mix it in now.Chill before serving.
Notes
- Add condensed milk to taste when serving, if you like it with milk.
Nutrition Information
Calories
190kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
448mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
3780IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
103.4mg
(115%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 3780IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 103.4mg | 115% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.