The dessert is delicately plated in a small rounded ceramic bowl. Its golden color with specks of black from the spices, topped with toasted coconut flakes, pomegranate seeds and a sprig of mint providing a pop of color. A tiny cinnamon stick rests on the side as a hint to the beautiful autumnal spices within. The plate is dusted lightly with icing sugar, resembling the first snow of the season.

Spiced Potato Coconut Pudding

Name: Spiced Potato Coconut Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Thai Fusion
Ingredients: 1 large potato, 1 peeled, grated; unsweetened shredded coconut, 1/3 cup; cane sugar, 1/3 cup; ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp; ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp; salt, pinch; full-fat coconut milk, 1 can; vanilla essence, 1/4 tsp; pomegranate seeds, for garnish; mint leaves, for garnish; coconut oil, for greasing

Category Dessert

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style Thai Fusion

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: October 08, 2024

This unusual but delicious dessert brings together the Western love for potatoes in a sweet twist inspired by the flavors of Thai cuisine. The grating of the potato into a coarse mash gives it a soufflé-like texture, mixing flawlessly with the sweet coconut and seasonal spices, making a comforting yet exotic dessert.

Ingredients (for 2)

1 large potato - 1 - peeled, grated
Unsweetened shredded coconut - 1/3 cup
Cane sugar - 1/3 cup
Ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
Ground nutmeg - 1/4 tsp
Salt - pinch
Full-fat coconut milk - 1 can
Vanilla essence - 1/4 tsp
Pomegranate seeds - - for garnish
Mint leaves - - for garnish
Coconut oil - - for greasing

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥥🥣👍

Grease a pudding or soufflé dish with coconut oil.
Step 2 - 🥔🥥🥣

Combine the grated potato, cane sugar, coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
Step 3 - 🍵🥥🔥

In a small saucepan, bring the coconut milk to a gentle boil.
Step 4 - 🍵🥔💫

Pour hot coconut milk over the potato mixture, adding vanilla essence. Stir until well combined.
Step 5 - 🥘🔥⏰

Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for around 30-35 minutes, until golden and set.
Step 6 - 🥥🌱🥣

Allow to cool slightly before topping with toasted coconut, pomegranate seeds and fresh mint. Dust lightly with icing sugar before serving.

Additional

Though this dish is on the sweeter side, it can be easily modified to lessen the sugar content based on personal preference. Not only is this a fun, unique dessert, but it's also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen - they'll love to do the grating and mixing!