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Dalat is not just renowned for its flowers and misty charm; its array of Dalat jams are also exquisite gifts that linger in the memories of travelers long after they depart.
Sweet potato jam captivates the hearts of travelers with its irresistible allure
Soft and fragrant, each bite of Dalat sweet potato jam unveils a piece of homeland, fostering warmth and connection with every indulgence.
Travelers from all over the country are already familiar with encountering jam shops every Tet season, but Dalat jam is available year-round. Prepare to be amazed and enchanted when you see the array of jams on offer here. Similar to strawberry, rose, or sweet potato jams, they all impress diners.
If you want to indulge in delicious sweet potato jam, tourists can seek out this specialty at specialty counters in La tulip Market, Dalat Market, or specialty stores along Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Hoa Binh Area.
Instructions for making Dalat-flavored sweet potato jam
Sweet potato jam can be prepared in numerous ways, depending on taste preferences, providing a diverse selection for each traveler. It could be golden crispy sweet potatoes for those who enjoy a crunchy texture, marinated or spicy sweet potatoes for those who prefer a mild spiciness mixed with sweetness, or chewy sweet potatoes for those who prefer sweetness, chewiness, and tenderness to savor.
If you've fallen in love with the exquisite Dalat sweet preserves, especially the chewy sweet potato preserves, why not take a moment and follow the simple instructions below? You and your family will surely delight in this specialty from Dalat right in the comfort of your own home.
Here's what you'll need:
Sweet potatoes: 1 kg
Sugar: 80gr
Lime: 20 grams
Vanilla: 1 tube
Salt: 1 teaspoon
To make delicious chewy sweet potato preserves, choose uniformly sized, straight, and long sweet potatoes. Opt for golden sweet potatoes for a beautiful color and delightful chewiness, while avoiding overly large or infested ones. This is how you achieve the authentic taste of Dalat sweet preserves.
Now let's get started:
Step 1:
Wash the sweet potatoes, peel them, and let them drain.
Cut the sweet potatoes into round slices or into small rectangular sticks about 4-5 cm long and 0.3mm thick.
Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl of water, and soak the sweet potatoes immediately after cutting to prevent them from turning brown.
Step 2:
Dissolve 20 grams of lime in about 1 liter of clean water, let it settle overnight, then carefully pour out the clear water to soak the sweet potatoes for about 3 hours. Ensure the lime water completely covers the sweet potatoes. Soaking the sweet potatoes in lime water helps them stay firm, avoiding mushiness while ensuring a certain level of chewiness and elasticity.
Remove and rinse the sweet potatoes with cold water several times to wash off the lime. Drain the sweet potatoes in a basket to remove excess water.
Step 3:
- Pour water into a pot and bring it to a slight boil. Then carefully add the sweet potatoes to the boiling water, let them boil briefly, and immediately remove them, placing them in a sparse basket to drain excess water.
Step 4:
Combine 1kg of sweet potatoes with 800 grams of sugar and let them marinate until the sugar completely melts and permeates the sweet potatoes. Place the pan on the stove, add 3 spoonfuls of cold water to the pan, gently mix, and keep the heat very low.
Cook like this until the sugar slowly adheres to the sweet potato pieces and reaches the desired chewiness. Add vanilla for fragrance. When the sugar begins to thicken, place each sweet potato piece straight onto a cooling rack placed horizontally over the pan and wait until the sweet potatoes cool down.
Step 5
- Once the sweet potatoes are dry, place them in clean, tightly sealed jars, and store them in a cool place to preserve the chewy sweet potato preserves for a long time.
A rustic Dalat sweet preserves rich in vitamins and minerals, beneficial for health, with a rich, sweet, chewy flavor, will surely satisfy you with your efforts. Enjoy your meal!
Alternatively, when you have the opportunity to travel to Dalat, you can purchase these crispy sweet potato preserves at the Dalat market or various shops and supermarkets, which serve as the ideal shopping destinations.
