Liberian Sweet Potato Pone
photo by AcadiaTwo
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
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1 9-inch square pone
ingredients
- 3 cups grated raw sweet potatoes
- 1 cup molasses or 1 cup dark cane syrup
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
directions
- In a 3-quart saucepan, combine all ingredients and simmer slowly, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
- Pour into well-greased 9-inch baking pan.
- Bake at 325F for 30 minutes, stirring up every 5 minutes for the first 20 minutes.
- Smooth down the top and allow to brown.
- Cut into squares and serve either hot or cold.
Reviews
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I tried this recipe because I never know when the unusual will really wow me, and because I'm brave in the kitchen! I made as directed with molasses. The result was a very dark and pungent dish that didn't get firm; I even tried refrigerating it overnight. While it baked, my DH searched the house to make sure there wasn't something on fire! :0 Thanks, Elmotoo, for a fun afternoon in the kitchen and a chance to try something so very different. Made for Veggie Recipe Swap 43.
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My whole family liked this one :] I wasn't sure if it would be overly spicy with the 2 tsp. of ginger but it added just the right amount. Used a dark 9" square pan and cooked exactly like you indicated, but the pone turned a dark color. Cut this into 9 side servings and everyone enjoyed. Made for V*gan Recipe Swap November 2008. Great Thanksgiving Day side as well.
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Most of the time, if it involves sweet potatoes (or yams, in my book!), I'd like to try it! I did use the darker yams & the lighter molasses, & when done I cut it into 36 taste-tester helpings, & laid them out for a group I host ~ Devoured in no time & enjoyed by all! Thanks so much for a great treat! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my vegan partners in the Vegetarian/Vegan Recipe Swap 3]
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Elmotoo
Geneva, New York