Vitoria Calada (Candied Squash)
Recipe category
Country
Region
Source
Gran Libro de la Cocina Colombiana
Preparation time
60 minutes
Number of servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
1
piece(s) medium vitoria (West Indian pumpkin)
1
piece(s) panela (unrefined cane sugar), broken into pieces
1
water
drops of lime
Directions
- Peel the squash and cut into pieces.
- Cover with water and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove and drain a little to recover its firmness.
- Return to water, add the panela and lemon drops and let soak over low heat.