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Name: Traditional Barbadian Conkies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Barbados
Ingredients: 1 cup fine cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup grated pumpkin (or sweet potato); 1 cup grated coconut (fresh or unsweetened); 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup raisins (optional); 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 12-16 banana leaves (for wrapping); 1/2 cup water (for steaming)

Conkies

Barbados

nationwide

Steamed cornmeal and pumpkin sweet cake wrapped in banana leaves.

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