Conkies

Instructions

1. Finely grate the raw sweet potato and mix it with the cornmeal, coconut, sugar, raisins and spices.
2. Add the melted butter, coconut milk and pinch of salt, then mix until you get a supple, smooth dough.
3. Soften the banana leaves over a flame or in hot water to make them pliable.
4. Place about 3 spoonfuls of dough in the centre of each leaf, then fold in the sides and tie the parcel with string.
5. Put the parcels in a pot with a little water, cover and steam for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
6. Let them cool slightly before opening the parcels and serve the conkies straight from their leaves.