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Published by Editor on Thu, 27/08/2015 - 12:11pm
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Name of Event

Barbados Independence Day

Cuisine From

Barbados

Description

Cornmeal, sweet potato, coconut, pumpkin, spices eaten on Independence Day.

Summary

Yield 12 servings
Preparation time 20-25 minutes
Cooking time 60 minutes
Main Ingredient Corn flour/coconut

Ingredients

  • 2 cups corn flour
  • 1/2 cup plain/all purpose flour flour
  • 1 cup grated coconut (fresh if possible)
  • 3/4 lb grated pumpkin
  • 1/2 lb grated sweet potato
  • 6 oz melted butter or margarine
  • 1 cup whole/full cream milk
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 3/4 lb brown sugar
  • 4 ozs. raisins
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp almond essence
  • 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Fresh banana leaves (banana leaves can be substituted with wax paper or foil.)

Instructions

  1. Mix the coconut, pumpkin, sweet potato, sugar, spices, raisins, flour, corn flour, and salt together in a large bowl.
  2. Add the beaten egg, melted butter/margarine, and milk. Mix thoroughly by hand to combine. You should have a thick mixture that drops slowly from a spoon. Add more flour if the mixture is not thick enough; add a bit more milk if it is too thick.
  3. Strip fresh green Banana  leaves from stalk with a sharp knife then briefly singe them over an open flame to make them more pliable. Cut the leaves into individual 8" squares or substitute with foil or waxed/baking paper.
  4. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture into the centre of the banana leaf/foil/paper. Fold around the mixture, taking care not to rip the leaf/foil/paper.
  5. Steam the conkies on a rack over boiling water in a large saucepan for 1 hour or until they are firm.
  6. Unwrap and enjoy!