Malarrabia Cubana
Malarrabia Cubana is a delightful Cuban dessert known for its comforting blend of flavors and textures, embodying the essence of Cuban culinary heritage.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Knife
- Peeler
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups raw sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 5 grams cinnamon stick
- 3 or 4 bitter orange leaves
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel and thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes.
- Cut them into dice.
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium-depth saucepan.
- Cook the sweet potatoes in a small amount of water until they soften.
- Cover with sugar, and add the cinnamon and bitter orange leaves.
- Continue cooking until the sweet potatoes soften and the syrup thickens.
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Notes
- Sweet Potato Size: If larger sweet potatoes are used, adjust the cooking time accordingly, as bigger pieces may take longer to soften.
- Sugar Alternatives: For a less sweet version, you can reduce the amount of sugar or substitute with a sweetener of your choice.
- Bitter Orange Leaves Availability: If bitter orange leaves are unavailable, substitute them with a mix of orange and lemon zest for a similar citrusy flavor.
- Serving Suggestion: This dessert can be served either warm or cold. If serving cold, allow it to cool down and then refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Calories: 300-350
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 60g
- Vitamin A: 120% DV
- Vitamin C: 15% DV
- Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 50mg