
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!
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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!