Pain patate – Haitian sweet potato pudding

Ingredients

• 900 g peeled sweet potato
• 4 dl coconut milk
• 2 dl milk
• 120 g brown sugar
• 50 g butter
• 1 ripe mashed banana
• 60 g raisins
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

Method

1. 1Finely grate sweet potatoes. Place in a heavy pot with coconut milk, milk, sugar and butter.
2. 2Cook on low for 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until potatoes soften and mixture thickens.
3. 3Fold in banana, raisins, spices, vanilla and salt. Pour into a greased dish about 20 x 25 cm.
4. 4Bake at 180°C for 45–55 minutes until set centrally and darker on top. Cool slightly before slicing.