How to make Guyanese Conkie || A Sweet and super delicious dessert hot or cold ! Full recipe below

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk offers a lower-calorie option while evaporated milk is often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, and margarine can be a budget-friendly substitute.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped dates

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor, while chopped dates are often less expensive.

Wash, dry and warm fresh banana leaves over a burner, to make them pliable, then cut to size.

Thaw frozen banana leaves, wash, and wipe them dry. Cut to size.

Mix all dry ingredients, make a well in the middle and mix in wet ingredients.

Gradually add coconut milk to get the right consistency.

Place filling on leaf cut outs, fold over edges neatly to make a parcel.

Put parcels with the folded edges side down, on steam pan or tie with a string.

Place in a steamer and steam for 20 to 30 minutes or until slightly firm to touch.

If using the boiling method, place well wrapped and tied conkies in simmering water for 25 - 30 minutes or until firm to touch.

Serve hot or cold.

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