Recipes from the Caribbean :: Caribbean Fruit and Vegetable Side Dishes
3 c. grated coconut (1 large) 2 c. fresh corn flour 4 oz. raisins (optional) 6 oz. shortening 1/2 c. flour 3/4 pound brown sugar 3/4 pound pumpkin 1/2 pound sweet potato 1 c. milk 1 tsp. powdered cinnamon 1 tsp. grated nutmeg 1 tsp. almond essence 1 tsp. 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 Tbsp. of the mixture in steamed plantain leaves. Cut into square or rectangles about 8 in. 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.
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