Dukuna (Antigua & Jamaica) recipe is a boiled sweet potato from the Caribbean island of Antigua, made with sweet potato, coconut, and spices, and wrapped in green leaves to reach perfection. Its outcome is a sweet, warm and flavourful meal. The Dukuna is served with saltfish and makes for a delicious blend of sweet and savory on any plate. Here is a step-by-step instruction for preparing the meal.
How to Make Dukuna (Antigua & Jamaica) Recipe
Equipment
- Pot(s)
- Box Grater
- Wine Opener
- Aluminum Foil
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of raisins, optional
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3/4 cups of fresh grated coconut
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of finely grated sweet potato
- 3/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg
- Banana leaves and kitchen twine/foil for wrapping
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, room temperature
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Instructions
- Start by washing the banana leaves and removing the central stems.
- Cut the banana leaves into 5-inch squares.
- Boil water in a large pot and then add the leaves. Let them blanch for about 10 seconds until they soften. Remove and run under water to cool.
- Combine all the remaining ingredients. Mix them to produce a soft dough.
- Cut ½ cup of dough and place it on each leaf. Fold to make a neat parcel and secure using a kitchen twine or leftover strips of banana leaf. Alternatively, you can wrap the dough using aluminium foil if banana leaves are unavailable.
- Put the ducuna packets in boiled water and let them simmer for about 45 minutes. Once done, drain and allow them to cool.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Dukuna (Antigua & Jamaica) Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of raisins optional
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3/4 cups of fresh grated coconut
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of finely grated sweet potato
- 3/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg
- Banana leaves and kitchen twine/foil for wrapping
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter room temperature
Instructions
- Start by washing the banana leaves and removing the central stems.
- Cut the banana leaves into 5-inch squares.
- Boil water in a large pot and then add the leaves. Let them blanch for about 10 seconds until they soften. Remove and run under water to cool.
- Combine all the remaining ingredients. Mix them to produce a soft dough.
- Cut ½ cup of dough and place it on each leaf. Fold to make a neat parcel and secure using a kitchen twine or leftover strips of banana leaf. Alternatively, you can wrap the dough using aluminium foil if banana leaves are unavailable.
- Put the ducuna packets in boiled water and let them simmer for about 45 minutes. Once done, drain and allow them to cool.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
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