1 medium size squash 1 can evaporated milk 4 cups sugar
How to make Squash Pastillas
Peel the squash and remove the seeds.
Boil it in enough water until it is just soft.
Mash it well. Put the milk and sugar in a pan.
Add the squash to the mixture. Cook over a moderate flame.
Stir the mixture constantly.
When it is about to harden, pour mixture onto a square or rectangular baking pan.
Let it cool a little, then cut unto small squares.
Wrap these in different colors of papel de hapon (japanese paper).
(Note: I tested this recipe and it is better to steam or microwave the squash so it will have no water unlike boiling it. Boiling the squash will take a long time to evaporate the water from the pastillas.)
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