Where To Find Jamaican Cook Book With Dasheen Recipes
June 10th, 2010
Dasheen is one of the food item that you will find on the island and is loved by a most Jamaicans. This is one of the ground produce that can be cooked just like yam or potato. But, it is possible to find Jamaican cook book with dasheen recipes showing a variety of preparation techniques.
Dasheen is a large edible tuber three to six inches in diameter, with brown, rough skin. The flesh is rather grayish and not very attractive.
How to Cook: Wash, peel, cut into convenient size. Drop into boiling salted water. Simmer until tender for approximately 20 to 30 minutes and then buttered. Dasheen may also be baked, or the young leaves may be cooked like spinach.
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