Jamaican Duckunoo (Blue Draws or Tie-A-Leaf)

by My-Island-Jamaica.com

Blue Draws,Duckunoo or Tie-A-Leaf are the names that are given to this boiled pudding, which orginanated in West Africa.

This sweet treat is a starchy, green banana-based boiled pudding, which is predominantly enjoyed as a dessert. However, it can be incorporated as a snack.

It is suggested that ones you start eating it, it will be hard to stop. Don't take our word for it, try it for yourself!

Ingredients

1. 3 cups grated green bananas
   
2. 1 cup grated coconut
   
3. 2.5 cups grated sweet potatoes
   
4. 1 cup flour
   
5. 1 tsp. baking powder
   
6. 1 tsp. salt
   
7. 1 tsp vanilla
   
8. 1 tsp mixed spice
   
9. 2 cups coconut milk
   
10. 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
    

Procedure

• Mix all ingredients together.
  
• Place one cup mixture on to quailed banana leaves.
  
• Wrap and tie with string or banana bark..
  
• Put the small parcels into enough boiling water to cover
  
• Cook for one (1) hour.
  

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