Jamaican Cuisine Basics: The Essential Building Blocks - Authentic Jamaican Potato Pudding!

The Secret to Perfect Jamaican Pudding Revealed! Sweet potato pudding is one of Jamaica’s most beloved desserts—rich, spiced, and full of nostalgia. In this video, I’m showing you how to make it the traditional way, with hand-grated sweet potato, fresh coconut milk, and all the classic flavours you know and love. I’ll break down every step—from peeling and grating, to getting that signature crust and custard topping. We’re not skipping the details either. I’ll share tips on choosing the right potatoes, how to substitute ingredients, make it gluten-free, and explain why some puddings spoil too quickly. Whether you grew up with “hell a top, hell a bottom, and hallelujah inna di middle,” or you’re trying Jamaican pudding for the first time—this one’s for you. Ingredients for Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding 2¼ lbs Jamaican sweet potato (grated, peeled to yield 2 lbs) (Optional) 4 oz yellow yam or other starchy root vegetable (not used in this batch) 2 cups all-purpose flour (can be reduced or omitted for gluten-free) 2 cups brown sugar 2 tablespoons vanilla extract (imitation/fake vanilla used here) 1 tablespoon powdered cinnamon 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional, brightens flavor) 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons mixed spice (homemade or store-bought) 1 teaspoon rosewater flavoring 1 teaspoon almond extract 1½ teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg 4 oz melted butter (optional, adds richness) 4 cups fresh coconut milk (made from blended coconut) Additional topping: 1½ cups fresh coconut milk 1-2 tablespoons sugar A pinch of salt Splash of rum (optional) Jamaican Mixed Spice: https://youtu.be/Gqbi-8T0U8A How To Make Coconut Milk: https://youtu.be/FRPGKRGpsxM Sweet Potato Pudding In Half The Time: https://youtu.be/hpH2uHbO-bk ========================================================================== Want to give a little extra support? https://www.Patreon.com/feedandteach ========================================================================== Feed & Teach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=9sq3f4981y63&utm_content=ncgi0b7 Feed & Teach on Telegram: t.me/rastabwoy876 Feed & Teach TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@Feed.and.Teach Feed and Teach on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090721556045&mibextid=ZbWKwL ========================================================================== Swingin’ by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US ========================================================================== Please note that some of the links in my videos and video descriptions are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on one of these links and make a purchase on Amazon, I may earn a commission. The commission helps support my channel and allows me to continue creating valuable content. Thank you for using these links! Amazon.com https://amzn.to/3LZy0vf Vitamix 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade, Container, Self-Cleaning https://amzn.to/41Fwap3 The Camera I Use Sony Alpha ZV-E10 Interchangeable Lens Mirrorless Vlog Camera Kit - Black https://amzn.to/46AkMM9 Induction Cooktop https://amzn.to/3Pwz4qt Stainless Steel Digital Kitchen Scale with LCD Display, Batteries Included https://amzn.to/40aRVLP Ravioli Cutter Wheel,Pastry Wheel Cutter with Long Wooden Handle https://amzn.to/3KbTJ1F Wilton Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Bakeware Pizza Pan for Oven, 14-Inch Steel Pan https://amzn.to/3TJalAZ