Until recently, sugar was considered an expensive spice, imported from afar by adventurous traders, not a primary fuel source.
“Until recently, sugar was considered an expensive spice, imported from afar by adventurous traders, not a primary fuel source.”
Panela is 100% whole sugar from Colombia. It comes in hard brown block you can buy in a Hispanic store. You must chip away at the block with a knife to free up the sugar you want to use. Panela is made by boiling down sugar cane juice. I have some in my cupboard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K6XKadWWq8