FREJOLES COLADOS / Black Bean Dessert

In the language of ancient Perú yanuq meant hearth, home...

FREJOLES COLADOS / Black Bean Dessert

Ingredients :

1 lb (1/2 k) black beans

2 lb (1 k) brown sugar

2 cinnamon sticks

3 cloves

½ cup evaporated milk

1 ½ sesame seed, toasted

Preparation:

Soak beans in water overnight. Cook beans in water until soft and well done.

Force through a strainer. In a medium size pan place bean puree. Add milk, sugar, cinnamon and cloves.

Take to medium heat stirring constantly until thickened and the bottom of the pan can be seen.

Remove from heat. Take out cinnamon stick and cloves. Stir in 1 tablespoon sesame seed.

Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

6 servings