Tuesday, October 30, 2018
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 cups cornmeal
- 4 tablespoons shortening
- 1/2 cup grated pumpkin
- 1 1/2 cups grated coconut
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Non Edible Items Needed
- Fig leaves or foil
- Twine for tying leaves
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix grated pumpkin and coconut with rest of ingredients (to a thick consistency adding a little water if necessary)
- Wipe leaves then cut them into 6" squares (if just using foil, cut them into 6" pieces)
- Dip leaves in hot water to make them pliable (Skip if using foil)
- Add a spoonful of mixture onto each leave and tie into a parcel using twine
- Add to boiling water and boil for about 30 - 40 minutes