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Nutritional Values
300kcal
4gProtein
65gCarbs
6gFat
3gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Conkie
How to order / say it
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Conkie — [Kong-key]
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I'd like to try the Conkie, please.
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A sweet dish made from cornmeal, coconut, and spices.
Why try it?
Conkie is traditionally served during celebrations, holding cultural significance as a symbol of local festivity and agricultural bounty.
How it tastes
Conkie is sweet and fragrant, with the rich taste of coconut and a soft, pudding-like texture. It has a delicate cinnamon flavor.
Origin & History — first documented: 1885
Conkie has been made in Charlestown since the late 19th century, often prepared during the harvest season as an offering of thanks and celebration.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g cornmeal
- 🥜 150 g grated coconut
- 🍯 100 g brown sugar
- 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
- 🧂 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Method
- 1 Combine cornmeal, grated coconut, and sugar in a bowl.
- 2 Mix in spices until evenly distributed.
- 3 Wrap mixture in banana leaves and steam until cooked.
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