Conkies aka Dunkanoo

Description

Makes 1 Dozen.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe plantains
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons sifted flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• banana leaves or aluminum foil
• ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg

Directions

1. Place the plantains in a pot of salted water boil them until they are tender.
2. In a bowl, mash the plantains with a fork and add the butter, sugar, and spices.
3. If necessary, add a little flour to make thick paste.
4. Wash the banana leaves and make them pliable by boiling them.
5. Cut the leaves into pieces about 6 inches square.
6. Then drop 2 tablespoonsful of the plaintain mixture onto each piece of leaf, roll it up, fold it over and tie the ends.
7. Fill a large heavy saucepan with water and bring it to a boil.
8. Add the conkie packages and boil them for 45 to 50 minutes.
9. Serve warm.