Minutas Salvadoreñas Recipe
Minutas are a popular Salvadoran frozen dessert, similar to a snow cone. The treat starts with finely shaved ice, which is then scooped into a serving cup and drizzled with vibrant flavored syrups. Optional toppings can include condensed milk, fresh fruit, sweet shredded coconut, and sprinkles for extra flavor and color.
Ingredients
Mango syrup
- Mangoes peeled and diced – 2
- Sugar – ¾ cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Water – 1 cup
Strawberry syrup
- Strawberries crushed – 2 cups
- Sugar – ¾ cups
- Water – 1 cup
Coconut syrup
- Coconut, grated - 1 cup
- Sugar - ¾ cup
- Water - 1 cup
- Evaporated milk - ½ cup
Instructions
Mango Syrup
- Add the chopped mango a small pot.
- Add the sugar, vanilla extract, and water. Stir to mix. Simmer over medium heat then turn the heat down to medium-low to low.
- Cover, leaving a crack for the steam to escape, and cook for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Strain through a fine strainer. Press gently on some of the meat to get juices out.
- Allow to cool completely.
Strawberry syrup
- Boil the water in a large, non-stick saucepan.
- Over medium heat, one minute after boiling, add the sugar, stirring constantly until boiling and thickening.
- Add the crushed strawberries and mix well.
- Stir another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Coconut syrup
- Boil the water in a large non-stick coated saucepan.
- Over medium heat, 2 minutes after boiling, add the sugar and mix.
- Add the grated coconut and evaporated milk.
- Cook for 20 minutes over low to medium heat and allow to thicken and cool completely.
- Place shaved ice in the bottom of a glass or saucer.
- Drizzle liberally with cooled syrup, as desired.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 52mgFiber: 3gSugar: 75g
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