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.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Salvadoran
Servings 8 Yield
Calories 353 kcal
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
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.
Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 52mgFiber: 3gSugar: 75g
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