Photo: Lars Blankers
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
855
Calories
16g
Protein
48g
Fat
96g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Raisin | 1 small box (28g) | 85 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes (grated)900g
- 2-4ozs Root Ginger (grated)
- 3/4-1 lb (2 cups) Brown Sugar 450g
- 1 cup raisin (optional) 112g
- 2 tsps vanilla 10ml
- 1 tsp nutmeg 5ml
- 2 tblsps melted margarine 30ml
- 4 cups milk (evaporated or coconut)
Directions
1
Grease baking tins or pyrex dishes.
2
Preheat oven to 450 F/225 C.
3
Wash, peel and grate potatoes.
4
Grate coconut. Add four cups, squeeze to extract milk or use evaporated milk.
5
Put grated potato into large bowl. Add sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, raisin and ginger. Mix well.
6
Add milk and margarine. Mix well. Put in baking dishes/pans.
7
Put on bottom shelf of oven after 30-45 minutes, then remove to top shelf, lower oven to 350 F.
8
Cook until brown or a knife inserted comes out clean. About 75-90 minutes.
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Category:Belizean Recipes
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