Conkies
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The Tale of Conkies
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Conkies, a sweet cornmeal pudding steamed in banana leaves with coconut, pumpkin, and spices, is closely related to Barbadian conkies and other Caribbean leaf-wrapped puddings rooted in African cooking traditions. In St. Kitts and Nevis it's especially tied to Independence Day celebrations each September.
Ingredients
Scale:· 8 servings
- 3 cups grated pumpkin
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 cup grated sweet potato
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Banana leaves or foil for wrapping
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine grated pumpkin, cornmeal, coconut, sweet potato, raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 2Stir in coconut milk until the mixture is moist and holds together.
- 3Spoon portions of the mixture onto pieces of banana leaf or foil and fold into secure packets.
- 4Arrange the packets in a steamer or large pot with a small amount of water.
- 5Steam for 60-75 minutes until the conkies are firm and fully cooked.
- 6Let cool slightly before unwrapping.
- 7Serve warm, traditionally enjoyed around Independence celebrations.
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