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Dominican Habichuelas Con Dulce

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 12
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When I was child, my grandmother used to prepare habichuelas con dulce, a Dominican beverage made with sweet beans. With a combination of red beans and spices, this traditional recipe is a must try!
by Qué Rica Vida Comunidad
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb red kidney beans
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 sweet potato, diced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • Cheerios™ cereal

Directions

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    1
    Soak beans overnight in water to soften them. Rinse beans, place in a pot and add enough water to fully submerge.
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    2
    Boil until soft. Place beans with 2 cups from the pot of water in a blender and puree.
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    3
    Strain pureed beans and place in a pot with coconut milk and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil.
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    4
    Add sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, cloves, cinnamon sticks and raisins. Bring to a boil.
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    5
    Reduce heat and allow mixture to simmer until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
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    6
    Serve chilled and topped with Cheerios™.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    You can also add star anise and nutmeg for added flavors.

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  • When I was child, my grandmother used to prepare habichuelas con dulce, a Dominican beverage made with sweet beans. With a combination of red beans and spices, this traditional recipe is a must try!
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