A sweet post by @pinedaocl on Steem Food "DULCE DE LECHOSA CON PIÑA" Venezuelan tradition at Easter!
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Greetings my dear friends of the #SteemFoods community. This recipe has been prepared with the protagonist of a tropical fruit known as lechoza or papaya (Carica papaya), it is a fruit that has a rich composition of nutrients, in addition to its freshness and delicious flavor. In this opportunity I will show you step by step how I make this traditional homemade candy. One of the dates in which its preparation is common in Venezuela, is for Easter or for the Christmas season.
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This sweet is nothing more than a preserved fruit, in a syrup with sugar and panela. Here is the list of ingredients:
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An incision is made in the bark of the lechoza, so that it loses a whitish substance that causes itching in the hands when in direct contact.
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First of all, we must wash the fruits very well to avoid contamination by external agents.
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After washing the fruits, the peel is removed.
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Cut into medium-sized pieces for easy handling.
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Then the lechoza can be cut in any way you want, for example in cubes, thin slices or as in this case striped to obtain a thinner cut. While the pineapple was cut into small cubes so that it will keep its shape during cooking.
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The chopped fruit is then placed in a pot and the sugar, spices and panela are added. Then it is cooked for about an hour, until it takes a bright golden color.
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Once cooked, let it cool and serve the necessary portions. It is important to mention that the pineapple adds a touch of acidity and flavor that makes this recipe more appetizing.
It has been a pleasure to share the recipe of the delicious dulce de lechoza with pineapple which I enjoyed with my family, I hope you can have the pleasure of making it, it is easy and economical. See you next time.
Besides presenting the recipe I want to thank @steemfoods and @alikoc07 for allowing me to be part of the community, in which we can expand our knowledge in the culinary art.
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