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Conkies


Date Added:	May 10, 2008	Season:
Category:	Other	Prep. Method:	Boil
Calories:		Dish Type:	Other
Serves:	0	Cuisine:	Not Specified
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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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.

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Added On: May 10, 2008

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