African Sweet Potato Pudding
photo by Maryland Jim
- Ready In:
- 1hr 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 quart water
- 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 2 pounds)
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon powdered saffron
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
directions
- Boil the water in a heavy saucepan. Drop in the sweet potato cubes and cook, uncovered, until tender - about 25 to 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan.
- Add the milk, cream, sugar, saffron and cardamom. Stirring often with a wooden spoon, bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 hour, stirring often. The pudding is done when it is smooth and is thick enough to hold its shape almost solidly in the spoon.
- With the back of the spoon, rub the pudding through a fine sieve into a serving bowl.
- Refrigerate the pudding until cool. Before serving, sprinkle the top with a little additional ground cardamom.
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LifeIsGood
United States
Hello! I have a wonderful husband and two fantastic kids. I love to read, have fun with family and friends, stay active with: running; soccer; golf; biking; hiking; and gardening. I love to travel. I'm looking forward to more international travel someday. Cooking has become a passion for me. I love to read cookbooks, watch the Food Network, and try new recipes. I have way too many cookbooks! A few of my favorites are: Barefoot Contessa (any - but especially 'Family Style'),Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals 2, Roasting by Barbara Kafka, Beyond Parsley & The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook. I try to carefully choose recipes that I think my family will enjoy, which is why most of my ratings are 3-5 stars. Happy cooking!