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Bonbon Siwo

Sweet potato in syrup - festive treat. This authentic Haitian bonbon siwo brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

18
Prep (min)
42
Cook (min)
4
Servings
219
Calories

Ingredients

  • โ€ขsweet potato
  • โ€ขginger
  • โ€ขcinnamon
  • โ€ขsyrup
  • โ€ข4 cloves garlic, minced
  • โ€ข1 medium onion, diced
  • โ€ขepis to taste
  • โ€ข1 teaspoon scotch bonnet
  • โ€ขSalt and pepper to taste
  • โ€ข2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare all ingredients: sweet potato, ginger, cinnamon. Having everything ready makes cooking smoother.

  2. 2

    Season your main ingredient with salt, pepper, and epis. Let marinate 1-2 hours.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Braising then frying - this is essential for authentic Haitian flavor.

  5. 5

    Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the main ingredients and cook low and slow for best results.

  7. 7

    Season with epis and scotch bonnet. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately while hot.

  9. 9

    Garnish and serve with traditional diri blanc.

Nutrition (per serving)

219
Calories
14g
Protein
47g
Carbs
19g
Fat

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