Name: Belizean Cassava Pone
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 2 cups grated cassava ((yuca)); 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/4 cup raisins ((optional))

Belizean Cassava Pone

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Belizean Cassava Pone is a traditional dessert originating from Belize made with grated cassava, coconut milk, sugar, and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. It is baked until golden brown and has a deliciously sweet and chewy texture.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Belize

Calories: 660

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Ingredients

2 cups grated cassava (yuca)
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

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Method

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the grated cassava, coconut milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, melted butter, and raisins (if using). Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the pone is set.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing into squares or bars.
Serve your Belizean Cassava Pone warm or at room temperature. Enjoy this delicious traditional dessert!

Nutrition

Calories: 660kcalCarbohydrates: 112gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 265mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 2gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 355IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 6mg

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