👨‍🍳 Instrucțiuni

1. 1

   Rinse the pink beans and soak them in water overnight, or for at least 8 hours.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Soaking helps beans cook faster and more evenly.
2. 2

   Drain the soaked beans and place them in a large pot with 8 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are very tender, about 1 to 1.5 hours. Mash some beans against the side of the pot to help thicken the liquid.

   ⏱️ 1.5 hours
3. 3

   Add coconut milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and salt to the pot. Stir well to combine.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Adjust sugar to your desired sweetness.
4. 4

   Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 30 minutes, or until the pudding has thickened to your liking. Remove cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves.

5. 5

   Stir in the vanilla extract and raisins (if using).

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Add raisins in the last 10 minutes of cooking if you prefer them softer.
6. 6

   Let the Habichuelas con Dulce cool completely. It will thicken further as it cools. Serve chilled, often with small crackers or Maria cookies.