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. |