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Barbados Conkies

Cultural Context

Originating from Barbados, Conkies are a traditional Bajan dessert made primarily during the Crop Over festival, celebrating the end of the sugar cane harvest. This dish reflects the island's rich agricultural heritage, utilizing local ingredients like cornmeal, coconut, and pumpkin. Today, Conkies are enjoyed year-round, embodying a taste of Barbadian culture and community spirit, often served at family gatherings and celebrations.

BajanBBdessert
60 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
2 lbs. of cornmeal
1/4 cup of raisins
1 lb. of sweet potatoes
1 tsp allspice
2 cups of grated coconut
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
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
banana leaves

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Unsweetened flakes reduce sugar while providing coconut flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and adds a nutty flavor.

1

Greater the pumpkin, potatoes, and coconut. Melt butter and coconut oil, beat eggs and set aside.

2

Cut banana leaves in squares, place over a heated stove on both sides.

3

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl blending together well.

4

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.

5

Serve and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

steamingmixingmashing

Equipment Needed

steamerpotbanana leaves

Spice Level:

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Allergens

coconutmilkbutter

Also Known As

ConkiesBajan Conkies

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