Dice Hopia (No oven needed)

 Dough

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups All Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup White Sugar
• 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
• 3/4 cup Water
• 1/2 Cup Margarine, non-hydrogenated
• 1 tbsp Vanilla
• golden yellow food color

PROCEDURE

1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Knead to form a dough.
3. Equally divide the dough into 64 pieces.
4. If you prefer, larger dice; just divide the dough into 32 pieces.

Filling

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 cup All Purpose Flour
• 1/2 t Salt
• 1 1/3 cup Sweet Potato, mashed
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
• 3/4 cup Condensed Milk
• 1 1/3 cup Coconut Milk
• 1/2 cup Margarine, non-hydrogenated
• 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

PROCEDURE

1. Steam sweet potato until cooked. Remove the skin and then mash.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients and mix until all dry ingredients are dissolved
3. In a heavy saucepan,cook over low to medium fire. Stir continuously until mixture coats the spoon.

To Assemble

1. Flatten each dough and form into a circle.
2. Place the prepared filling at the center and then gather the edges to seal. Place filled dough on a tray with the sealed part underneath.
3. Preheat the griddle for a few minutes.
4. Place the prepared HOPIA on the griddle. Using 2 flat wooden spoons, constantly press and turn the sides to form a dice.
5. Continue grilling until all sides are golden brown.

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