Panela
(Rapadura, Chancaca, Piloncillo)
Panela, rapadura or chancaca is a traditional sweetener used in various countries in South and Central America. It is made from sugarcane juice, which is boiled until it becomes thick and then allowed to solidify. The result is a raw, unrefined form of sugar, somewhat similar to jaggery or panela found in other parts of the world.
It usually comes in the form of a hard brown block or lump. Its taste is rich and molasses-like, with a slightly smoky or caramel flavor, and is commonly used in South American desserts and sweets. For instance, it's a primary ingredient in miel de chancaca, a syrup made by dissolving chancaca in water along with fragrant spices like cinnamon and cloves.
This syrup is then used in various recipes, such as the traditional Peruvian dessert called picarones.
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