Bajan Recipes
Conkies
Submitted by: Site AdministratorUsually made around the time of Independence, a true Barbadian tradition!
Ingredients:
2 pints corn flour, ? cup flour, 1 small grated coconut (about 1? cups), 6 lbs grated pumpkin, ? cup grated sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ? lb. raisins , ? lb. butter, ? lb shortening, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ? teaspoon nutmeg, 1? - 1? lbs sugar, Milk to mix
Method:
Mix all ingredients together in large bowl. Add evaporated milk to make firm mixture if necessary. Allow to stand 15 minutes. Correct flavor if necessary (i.e. add more spices). Wrap in banana leaves (or foil) and steam ? hour or until firm and cooked.Makes about 30 depending on size.

6 Jan 2012