Duncana (Antiguan Sweet Potato Dumplings)
Duncana are an Antiguan side dish made by combining grated sweet potatoes, grated coconut, and spices. The dumplings are wrapped in banana leaves (or aluminum foil) and boiled.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 267kcal
Ingredients
- 8 banana leaves or aluminum foil
- 1 dry coconut grated
- 3 lb 1.4 kg sweet potatoes, grated
- 2 cups 480 ml flour
- ½ cup 120 ml sugar
- ½ cup 120 ml water
- 1 tbsp 15 ml vanilla
- ½ tsp 2 ml cinnamon
- ½ tsp 2 ml salt
- ¼ tsp 1 ml nutmeg
Instructions
- Wash banana leaves and remove central stems.
- Cut leaves into 5-inch (13 cm) squares.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add leaves and blanch for about 10 seconds to soften. Remove and run under water to cool. Set aside.
- Combine all remaining ingredients, mixing to make a very soft dough. Add a little extra water if dough is too stiff, or add flour if dough is too liquid.
- Place about ½ cup dough on each leaf. Fold to make a neat parcel. Secure by tying with kitchen twine or leftover strips of banana leaf. Dough can also be wrapped in aluminum foil if banana leaves are unavailable.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add ducuna packets and simmer for about 45 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Recipe from AtoZworldtravel.com
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 19306IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg