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# Place the [[plantain]]s in a pot of salted [[water]] boil them until they are tender. | # Place the [[plantain]]s in a pot of salted [[water]] boil them until they are tender. | ||
# In a bowl, mash the [[plantain]]s with a fork and add the [[butter]], [[granulated sugar|sugar]], and spices. | # In a bowl, mash the [[plantain]]s with a fork and add the [[butter]], [[granulated sugar|sugar]], and spices. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:22, 15 July 2012
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
Procedures
- Place the plantains in a pot of salted water boil them until they are tender.
- In a bowl, mash the plantains with a fork and add the butter, sugar, and spices.
- If necessary, add a little flour to make thick paste.
- Wash the banana leaves and make them pliable by boiling them.
- Cut the leaves into pieces about 6 inches square.
- Then drop 2 tablespoonsful of the plaintain mixture onto each piece of leaf, roll it up, fold it over and tie the ends.
- Fill a large heavy saucepan with water and bring it to a boil.
- Add the conkie packages and boil them for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Serve warm.
