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Classic Chilacayote

Chilacayote comes together with Sugar, Brown Sugar, Water, and Salt. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 3 1/2 lb
• 500 g
• 2 cup
• 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Beat, peel and dice the chilacayote.

2. 2

   Then place it in a large bowl, add the lime and cover with water.

3. 3

   Leave it overnight.

4. 4

   The following day, wash and squeeze it gentle.

5. 5

   Place sugar, cinnamon, water and salt in a saucepan and bring to the boil, remove any scum that rises to the top.

6. 6

   Add the chilacayote and keep at a gentle boil until it looks transparent and the syrup is sticky.

7. 7

   It takes around 6 hours.

8. 8

   Serve cold.

9. 9

   It is usually served without the syrup.