Ingredients
- oil for greasing pan
- 1 knob ginger root, about 1-inch long, peeled and sliced
- 1 large cinnamon stick, split lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon star anise pods, broken into pieces
- 10 cloves
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 2-inch chunks
- 1 ½ pounds taro root, peeled and cut in 2-inch chunks
- 2 pounds Caribbean pumpkin, peeled and cut in 2-inch chunks
- 1 can Asian-style coconut milk, unsweetened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons flour
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (16 servings)
297 calories; 6 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 57 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 29 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 34 milligrams cholesterol; 206 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
16 servings
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line the bottom and sides of a 9 1/2-inch springform pan with greased waxed paper or parchment paper.
- In a small pot, combine 3/4 cup water, ginger, cinnamon, star anise and cloves. Boil for 5 minutes, strain and reserve liquid. Discard spices.
- In a large saucepan, bring three quarts of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and boil for 10 minutes. Add taro and boil for 5 minutes, then add pumpkin and boil for 20 minutes. Drain and press through a food mill.
- Using an electric mixer, beat together coconut milk, eggs, sugar, salt, flour and reserved liquid. Combine with pureed vegetables and mix well by hand. Pour into pan and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Cool for 20 minutes in pan. Serve warm.
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