Sweet Potato Pone
Makes:
10 servings
Ground ginger and molasses are combined with mashed sweet potatoes and cooked in the oven for a delicious dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 cups grated sweet potatoes
- 1 cup molasses (or dark cane syrup)
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Combine all ingredients in a 3-quart saucepan.
- Simmer slowly, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
- Pour into well-greased 9-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every five minutes for the first 20 minutes.
- Smooth down the top and allow to brown.
- Cut into squares and serve hot or cold.
Notes
Sweet Potato Pone is a Liberian dish often served as a dessert following a family meal.
Learn more about:
North Dakota Food and Culture: A Taste of World Cuisine
North Dakota State University Extension Service
