Conkies
Conkies are a sweet cornmeal-based food item popular in the West Indies. The essential ingredients include cornmeal, coconut, sweet potato, raisins and pumpkin and the mixture is cooked by steaming in banana leaves. In Barbados, conkies were once associated with the old British colonial celebration of Guy Fawkes Day on November 5. In modern Barbados they are eaten during Independence Day celebrations on November 30. In Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago it is called paime and is usually associated with Creole Day , which is on the last Sunday of October every year in Saint Lucia.
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Recipes
Kittitian Style Conkies in Banana Leaf - Tasteeful Recipes
There is nothing better than these Kittitian Style Conkies on Easter or for any other occasion. They can be enjoyed as a snack or a side. Recipe video: Growing up, Easter meant that we would be enjoying some homemade conkies. You cannot be from the islands...
Guyanese Conkie (with Recipe) – Experience The Sweet, Pumpkin Flavours Wrapped In Banana Leaves - Things Guyana
When was the last time you sat down and enjoyed a delicious piece of conkie? Conkie is a treasured dish that is relished by many in Guyana; they have been eating it year in, year out. For those who do not know what conkie is, it is a sweet cornmeal-based...