Best Bajan Conkies/Stew Dumplings - (Barbados Independence Day) 

Hello Everyone!! Today I'm making Bajan Conkies or Stew Dumplings in celebration of our Independence that will be celebrated during the month of November. I hope that you will try this amazing recipe and let me know what you think in the comments below.
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Episode #46
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Recipe:
BAJAN CONKIES /STEW DUMPLINGS- (FOR BARBADOS INDEPENDENCE DAY)
AND 2ND ANNIVERSARY ON RU-vid!!!!!!!!
2 CUPS CORNMEAL FLOUR/MEAL
1/2 CUP AP FLOUR
1 1/2 CUPS GRATED COCONUT
4 CUPS GRATED PUMPKIN
1 1/2 CUPS GRATED SWEET POTATO
1 1/2 CUPS BROWN SUGAR
1 CUP CARNATION MILK (WARM IN MICROWAVE OR ON STOVE TOP)
1 CUP RAISENS
1 TBSPN ALLSPICE (MORE IF DESIRED)
1 TSPN FRESHLY GRATED NUTMEG (MORE IF DESIRED)
1 1/2 TBSPNS VANILLA OR ALMOND EXTRACT (MORE IF DESIRED)
8 OZS. OR 2 STICKS OF SALTED BUTTER (MELTED) ADD MORE IF NEEDED (ADJUSTED 11/29/20)
3 OZS SHORTENING (MELTED) (ADD MORE IF NEEDED) - (ADJUSTED 11/29/20)
BANANA LEAVES OR (ALUMINUM FOIL) OPTIONAL
TWINE
****(UPDATED DECEMBER 6, 2022)****
HALF THE RECIPE
****P.S. STEAM FOR 1 1/2 HOURS****
1 CUP CORNMEAL FLOUR/MEAL
1 CUP AP FLOUR
1 CUP GRATED COCONUT
2 CUPS GRATED PUMPKIN
3/4 CUP GRATED SWEET POTATO
3/4 CUP BROWN SUGAR
1/2 CUP CARNATION/EVAPORATED MILK (WARM IN MICROWAVE OR ON STOVE TOP)
1/2 CUP RAISINS (GOLDEN)
1/2 TBSPN ALLSPICE (MORE IF DESIRED)
1/2 TSPN FRESHLY GRATED NUTMEG (MORE IF DESIRED)
1 TSPN OF VANILLA EXTRACT
1 1/2 TSPNS ALMOND EXTRACT
2 OZS. OF SALTED BUTTER (MELTED)-
2 OZS. SHORTENING/COCONUT OIL (MELTED)
BANANA LEAVES OR ALUMINUM FOIL) OPTIONAL
TWINE
(ADD A LITTLE WATER IF NEEDED)
PREP AHEAD - BANANA LEAVES/ALUMINUM FOIL (APPROX. 8X8 OR 8X10 SQUARES)
BRING A LARGE POT OF WATER TO A BOIL THEN TURN TO LOW AND STEEP THE BANANA LEAVES FOR A COUPLE MINUTES
REMOVE AND WIPE DRY WITH A DISH CLOTH
THIS PROCESS IS TO MAKE THE LEAVES PLIABLE FOR FOLDING.
************ IN A LARGE STEAMER POT, FILL WITH WATER 3/4 OF THE WAY UP AND BRING TO A BOIL THEN TURN DOWN TO LOW/MEDIUM FOR THE CONKIES WHEN DONE****************
DIRECTIONS
IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL, POUR IN THE CORNMEAL FLOUR OR MEAL, FLOUR, GRATED COCONUT, PUMPKIN, SWEET POTATO; MIX WELL WITH A WHISK.
THEN ADD IN ALL OF THE OTHER INGREDIENTS; MIX WELL TO COMBINE.
POUR ABOUT A CUP OF MIXTURE ONTO CENTER OF BANANA LEAF AND FOLD INTO A TIGHT PACKAGE AND TIE WITH TWINE.
WHEN ALL IS DONE, PLACE IN THE STEAMER POT AND COVER; LET COOK FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR AND 30 MINUTES.
ENJOY!!!!!
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!