Old Hanoi Sweet Potato And Ginger Pudding - Chè Khoai Lan - cooking recipe

Ingredients

500 g sweet potatoes, washed, peeled and diced
1 cup sugar
4 -5 slices fresh gingerroot
4 cups water
arrow starch

Preparation

Bring the water to the boil, and put in the sweet potato.
When the water returns to the boil, add the ginger, and continue cooking until the potato is tender and cooked through.
Add sugar and a little arrow starch, and allow it to dissolve completely. Then remove from the heat. Serve hot.
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