How To Make Ducana / Duckna

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic the creaminess.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash offers similar sweetness and texture.

Introduce the dish and discuss its background.

Advise viewers to use Caribbean or Asian sweet potatoes for better texture.

Measure out 300 grams of grated coconut and 1 cup of sugar.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Incorporate 1 tablespoon of freshly ground ginger into the mix.

Add 1/4 cup of self-raising flour to help bind the mixture (optional).

Discuss the option to add 1/2 cup of raisins and separate the mixture accordingly.

Mix all ingredients together using hands, adding a bit of water or milk if the mixture feels dry.

Wrap the mixture in foil, explaining the wrapping technique.

Boil a large pot of water while wrapping the ducana.

Place the wrapped ducana into the boiling water and cover the pot.

Allow to cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour until fully cooked and firm to the touch.

Show the finished ducana and discuss serving suggestions.

Cooking Techniques

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