Hi, friends! I hope you're all doing well and crushing your goals this week! Today, I'm excited to share my special version of pinakro. Traditionally, pinakro is made with saba bananas cooked in coconut milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. But I decided to add a twist today, I will add some sweet potatoes! Trust me, the result is so tasty and perfect for any time of the day. Let's get started with the step-by-step process. Sweet Coco Duo
Ingredients:
• 4 saba bananas or plantains • 4 sweet potatoes • 1 coconut for coconut milk extraction • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1/4 tsp salt
Preparation:
• First, I peel the saba bananas then I slice them into bite-sized pieces. Same with the sweet potatoes. After that, I move on to extract the fresh coconut milk. Squeeze it with a bit of water. Then, strain it using a cheesecloth.
• With everything ready, I combine the coconut milk in the saucepan with sugar, a pinch of salt, the sliced sweet potatoes, and the banana pieces.
• I cook it over medium heat and bring it to a simmer. I stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking and to ensure it cooks evenly.
• I continue to cook, stirring now and then, until the sauce begins to thicken and the sweet potatoes are tender. This takes about 20 minutes.
• Once the mixture has thickened to my desired consistency, I turn off the heat. Then I scoop it into a serving bowl.
And that's it! We enjoyed it as a merienda, paired with a hot coffee.
Until my next snack... Thanks for the visit! Have a lovely day. Buh-bye. 💗🌸
