Conkies Recipe | Caribbean Recipes
How to prepare "conkies"
conkies
3 cups grated coconut (1 large)
2 cups fresh corn flour
4 ounces raisins (optional)
6 ounces shortening
1/2 cup flour
3/4 pound brown sugar
3/4 pound pumpkin
1/2 pound sweet potato
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon almond essence
1 teaspoon salt
grate coconut, pumpkin and sweet potato. mix in sugar, liquids and spices. add raisins and flour last and combine well.
melt shortening before adding with milk.
fold a few tablespoons of the mixture in steamed plantain leaves. cut into squares about 8 inches wide.
steam conkies on a rack over boiling water in a large pot or in a steamer until they are firm and cooked.
note: wax paper will work instead of banana or plantain leaves.
