Jamaican Duckunoo/Tie-a-Leaf/Blue Drawers

This is a traditional Jamaican Dessert. You can see that this is rustic; just use what you have.
I will be updating to a more modern version soon.



6 cups grated green banana
4 cups grated sweet potato
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
4 cups coconut milk
3 cups sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 tsp mixed spice
4 tbsp melted butter
1/2 cup raisin
Banana leaves or foil
* Use 2 lbs cornmeal instead of banana and potato if desired. Or combine
Combine all ingredients.

Place 1/2 cup of this mixture in center of banana leaf ( whatever wrapper you're using) & fold each side of wrapper to the center; overlapping so package will be waterproof; package should be a 6-inch square when wrapped. Tie twine around bundle in one direction & then tie another piece around in other direction (like a gift box). Repeat until all the batter is used up & you have 6 to 8 little packages.Boil these packages in very gently simmering water ( just enough water to cover) for about 40 minutes, or until filling feels firm to the touch.