Ducana

Ingredients

• 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1/2 cup grated coconut
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Banana leaves or foil for wrapping
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. 1Combine the grated sweet potato with coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and salt, mixing until well combined.
2. 2Divide the mixture into portions and shape each into a small log.
3. 3Wrap each log tightly in a piece of banana leaf or foil, folding and tying the ends.
4. 4Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the wrapped ducana.
5. 5Boil for 35-40 minutes until firm and cooked through.
6. 6Remove and let cool slightly before unwrapping.
7. 7Serve warm alongside saltfish or as a side to a savory main.

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