Kwacoco

Instructions

1. Peel the macabos, rinse them, then cut them into pieces. Boil them for 15 minutes until tender.
2. Drain them and mash finely in a mortar or with a large fork to get a smooth paste.
3. Add the palm oil, the finely chopped onion, salt, pepper and chilli if you're using it. Mix until you have a uniform paste.
4. Wipe the banana leaves and pass them quickly over a flame or above a pan of hot water to soften them.
5. Place about 3 spoonfuls of paste in the centre of each leaf, fold in the sides, then roll into a tight parcel and tie with kitchen string.
6. Steam in a steamer or large pot with a rack, covered, for 30 minutes. Serve lukewarm, unwrapped at the table.