Caribbean Candied Yams

YAMS

PROCEDURE: Remove cooked yam skins. Mix yams, rum, butter, coconut, vanilla extract, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk and eggs in a large bowl. Spoon into a slightly buttered 9” x 12” baking dish/pan. Spread topping (recipe below) evenly across the yam mixture. Bake at 350º for 45 minutes to an hour or until golden brown.

TOPPING

Coconut Shrimp

PROCEDURE: In a large bowl, combine coconut and bread crumbs, then season with salt and pepper. Dip the shrimp in Don Q Coco rum, dredge in flour and shake off excess. Next, dip the shrimp thoroughly in egg and coat thoroughly in bread crumb mixture. Lay out shrimp on wax or parchment paper, slightly touching. In a skillet or deep fryer, heat cooking oil to 350º degrees and cook shrimp until golden brown and cooked through – about 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

PROCEDURE: In a large pot, pour pineapple juice, cream of coconut, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and red pepper. Bring mixture to a light rolling boil and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Add rum and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the stick of butter until completely melted. Place chicken wings in a large mixing bowl and pour marinade over them. Place in the refrigerator and let it sit overnight. When ready to cook, sprinkle with additional shredded coconut and red pepper to taste. Grill, broil or bake until chicken is fully cooked.