Bicol Pinakro: Sweet Coco Duo

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‎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:

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‎• 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.

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‎• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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‎• Once the mixture has thickened to my desired consistency, I turn off the heat. Then I scoop it into a serving bowl.

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And that's it! We enjoyed it as a merienda, paired with a hot coffee.

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Until my next snack...

Thanks for the visit! Have a lovely day. Buh-bye. 💗🌸

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