Sweet Potato Pudding

Our sweet potatoes are white in colour with a red skin. This recipe is popular in the Caribbean but also in Africa.

2 pounds sweet potato 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 cup flour 2 cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon mixed spice 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon margarine or butter Peel and slice the sweet potato.

Boil with water until tender and then drain and add the brown sugar and milk.

Mix well.

Add flour, salt and spices - Cook until thick in a heavy saucepan.

Mix well and add the margarine or butter before serving. Sprinkle with the white sugar

Serve hot or warm with cream or custard if possible