How To Make Blue Draws, AKA (Duckunu ,Tie A Leaf) A Jamaican Treat

blue draws flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based, while margarine can be a budget option.

Welcome to the Darn Kitchen. Today I'm making blue draws, also known as duckunu or tire leaf.

Start with 1 cup of dark sugar, not granulated sugar.

Add 2 cups of refined cornmeal to a bowl.

Peel and prepare 0.5 pound of yellow yam, 2 pounds of sweet potato, and 0.5 pound of dashing (malanga cocoa).

Break open a whole coconut to extract the water, ensuring it has water inside before purchasing.

Grate the coconut using a grater, as we don't use blenders for this.

After grating, divide the coconut into two parts and extract the milk by squeezing it with water for about 30 seconds.

Strain the coconut milk using a strainer, discarding the leftover coconut pulp.

Peel the sweet potato and yellow yam, and prepare them for cooking.

Combine the grated coconut, cornmeal, dark sugar, cinnamon powder, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a mixing bowl.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Prepare banana leaves by washing and cutting them into squares for wrapping.

Use banana trash to tie the wrapped mixture, creating a secure package.

Steam the wrapped packages over boiling water for about 30-40 minutes until set and a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

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