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A bunch of paimes wrapped in banana leaf and on a white background with shredded coconut.

Paime Recipe

A sweet cornmeal pie, filled with flavorful spices, rolled up in a banana leaf and steamed to perfection. This recipe will take you back to a Caribbean Christmas. Also known as conkie, tie-a-leaf, duckoono. blue drawers or boyo.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 552
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup grated pumpkin
  • 1 1/2 cups grated coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Fig leaves or foil
  • Twine For tying leaves

Method
 

  1. Mix grated pumpkin and coconut with rest of ingredients (to a thick consistency adding a little water if necessary)
  2. Wipe leaves then cut them into 6" squares (if just using foil, cut them into 6" pieces)
  3. Dip leaves in hot water to make them pliable (Skip if using foil)
  4. Add a spoonful of mixture onto each leave and tie into a parcel using twine
  5. Add to boiling water and boil for about 30 - 40 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 552kcal

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