Conkies/Stew dumpling
Main Dishes
One of Barbados traditional meals made in the month of November.
Recipe calls for
2 lbs. of cornmeal
1/4 cup of raisins (optional)
1 lb. of sweet potatoes
1 tsp allspice
2 cups of grated coconut
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
2 eggs (optional)
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 tsp almond essence
1/2 cup of flour
2 1/2 lbs. pumpkin
2 cups water
8 ozs. butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 lbs. sugar
1 cup milk (optional )
Banana leaves
Greater the pumpkin, potatoes, and coconut. Melt butter and coconut oil, beat eggs and set aside.
Cut banana leaves in squares, place over a heated stove on both sides.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl blending together well. Put spoonful of mixture in square banana leaves, fold over well and place in a steamer over a pot of boiling water at median for 1 1/2 hours serve and enjoy.
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