Conkies is a traditional Bahamian recipe for a classic spiced sweet potato, coconut and maize flour dumpling steamed in banana leaves and served as a dessert. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Bahamian version of: Conkies.
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Ingredients:
60g butter, melted
350g sugar
2 tsp freshly-grated nutmeg
450g freshly-grated coconut
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
280g maize flour
30g mixed fruit (optional)
150g sweet potatoes, grated
banana leaves, singed over a flame and cut into 20cm squares (available in Asian stores)
Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl then place a tablespoon in the centre of each piece of banana leaf. Fold the leaf into a parcel so the filling is in the centre.
Place in a steamer basket and steam over plenty of boiling water for about 40 minutes, or until cooked through.
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