Okinawan Sweet Potato Haupia Pie
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Purple sweet potato haupia pie aka
Okinawan sweet potato haupia pie
is a Hawaiian dish that incorporates purple sweet potatoes and haupia.
It is similar to the sweet potato pie that originated in the Southern
United States. This dish however, often uses Okinawan sweet potatoes
which are purple in color.It has three layers. The bottom layer is a
macadamia nut crust. The middle layer is the Okinawan sweet potato
portion. The top layer is a haupia topping, which is added when the
bottom two layers are cooled to prevent it from being runny. The
Okinawan sweet potatoes are distinct in flavor and texture to other
types of sweet potatoes, so it cannot be substituted without affecting
the final outcome. The sweet potatoes need to be cooked thoroughly in
order to become sweet and turn deep purple. The dessert is very rich,
and it is made at any time of the year.
Source:
Wikipedia
Picture Source:
Ono Hawaiian Recipes