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Ladob (Plantain & Sweet Potato in Coconut)

Ladob (Plantain & Sweet Potato in Coconut)

Seychelles

45Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
10Steps
About

A warm Seychellois Creole pudding of ripe plantains and sweet potato simmered in vanilla-scented coconut milk until soft and creamy, a sweet finish to island meals.

Equipment
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
Ingredients
Ripe plantains (or Saint-Jacques bananas)3
Sweet potato, peeled and cubed1 medium
Coconut milk400 ml
Sugar1/3 cup
Vanilla pod (or 1 tsp extract)1
Ground nutmeg1/4 tsp
Pinch of salt1 pinch

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