Duckunoo

For the Christmas festivities, Duckunoo is a favourite traditional dessert for Jamaicans over the years. It is also known as Blue Draws and Tie-A-Leaf. the recipe for Duckunoo was brought to Jamaica from Africa.

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups cornmeal 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp mixed spice 1/4 cup raisins (optional) 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/2 tsp vanilla essence Banana Leaves Banana Bark METHOD: 1. Mix all dry ingredients and grated coconut together 2. Add coconut milk and vanilla to give a dropping consistency 3. Singe two banana leaves over an open flame 4. Cut leaves into rectangles 12 x 8 inches 5. Place half a cup of cornmeal mixture on each portion. 6. Roll up quickly 7. Fold over the sides of the roll, parcel style and tie the package in both directions with a very thin strip of banana bark 8. Drop bundles into boiling water 9. Simmer for about one hour 10. Serve hot with rum butter or serve cold