Jamaican Dukunnu (Tie-A-Leaf, Blue Drawers)

Also known as Tie-A-Leaf and Blue Drawers, Jamaican Dukunnu is a popular dessert that is enjoyed year-round on the island.  

Here’s how you can make it in the comfort of your own home!

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated sweet potato
• 1 cup grated banana
• 1  cup grated pumpkin
• 1 cup grated coconut
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup milk powder
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg grated 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1 table spoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup rum soaked raisin 
• 6 pieces of 8*8 banana leaf
• 6 pieces 12*12 foil paper

Directions

•  In a medium bowl add the grated sweet potato, grated green banana, grated pumpkin, grated coconut,sugar, flour,cornmeal,milk powder, butter, nutmeg , cinnamon, salt, vanilla and raisin.  Mix to combine.  
• Warm banana leaf over an open flame for it to be more pliable.
• Place a banana leaf over each foil sheet.
• Add half cup of duckunoo mixture into each banana leaf and fold tightly in a rectangle.
• Place the duckunoo in a pot with boiling water and cover and boil for 20 minutes.

Serve and enjoy warm or cold!