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Melcocha

Pulled panela taffy from Baños.

Prep35 min
Cook10 min
Total45 min
Serves20
DifficultyEasy
Per serving102 kcal
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EcuadorDessertVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 20 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Panela500 g
  • Water150 ml
  • Lemon juice1 tsp
  • Butter (for hands)20 g

Method

  1. CookBoil panela to hard-ball stage.
  2. PullCool slightly and pull repeatedly on a hook until pale gold.
  3. CutTwist into sticks.

Nutrition per serving

Calories102 kcal
Protein0.0 g
Carbohydrates24.5 g
Fat0.8 g
Fibre0.0 g
Sugar24.3 g
Sodium12 mg
Saturated fat0.5 g
Serving sizeabout 35 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk.

Quick answers

How long does Melcocha take to make?

About 45 min in total: 35 min of preparation and 10 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Melcocha?

About 102 kcal per serving, with 0 g of protein. The recipe makes 20 servings of about 35 g each.

Which allergens does Melcocha contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Melcocha from?

Melcocha is a dessert from Ecuador. Pulled panela taffy from Baños.

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