Receta de Dulce de Lechoza - quearepas.com
Dulce de lechoza is a traditional Venezuelan dessert made with green lechoza, sugar and spices. To make it, lechoza is cut into small cubes and cooked over low heat for several hours, stirring constantly. It can be served alone or with white cheese, cream, coconut, chocolate or other fresh fruits.
Ingredients
- 1 unit Lechoza green medium
- 1/2 Kg Sugar
- 1 Unit Scent Nails
- 1 Unit Water - enough to cover the lechoza
- 2 tbsp Sodium Bicarbonate
Instructions
- Peel and cut the lechoza: first, wash the lechoza well and peel it with a vegetable peeler. Then, cut it in half, remove the seeds and cut it into cubes or small strips.
- Now place the lechoza in a bowl with enough water and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Let stand for about 3 hours, this will help the candy to have more consistency.
- Wash the lechoza again. Place a pot over medium-high heat and add all the ingredients, including the lechoza. Let the mixture boil over medium-low heat for about 3 hours, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent sticking or burning.
- Wait for it to thicken: the dulce de lechoza is ready when the syrup has thickened to a honey-like consistency. If you want a thicker dulce de lechoza, you can let it cook longer.
- Remove from the heat and strain: once the dulce de lechoza is ready, remove from the heat and let it cool a little. Then, strain the mixture to remove the cloves.
- Serve and enjoy: you can serve the dulce de lechoza hot or cold, alone or with white cheese or cream. You can also decorate it with mint leaves or lemon zest to give it a fresh and aromatic touch.
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Nutritional Composition
The nutritional composition of dulce de lechoza varies depending on the recipe and the amount of ingredients used. However, in general, it is a dessert with a high carbohydrate and calorie content due to the added sugar.
A typical 100 gram serving of dulce de lechoza contains about 350 calories, 90 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 0 grams of fat. It is important to consume it in moderation as part of a healthy, balanced diet.