Ingredients

• 2-3 sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into large chunks)
  
• 3 1/3 cups flour
  
• 1 coconut (grated, or alternatively, 2 cups coconut flakes)
  
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  
• Banana leaves (cut into squares)
  
• Strips of dry banana stem (or alternatively, non-toxic string)
  
• 1 cup milk 
  

Directions

• Boil sweet potatoes for 20 minutes or until soft.
  
• Drain water.
  
• Mash sweet potatoes and set aside.
  
• Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  
• Mix in brown sugar.
  
• Stir in milk to create dough.
  
• Add more milk or flour until the mixture is the consistency of cookie dough.
  
• Place small portions of mixture on banana leaves.
  
• Tie closed with strips of banana stem or string.
  
• Repeat to use all of the filling.
  
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  
• Add squares and boil for around 30 minutes.
  
• Serve with Salt Fish to complete your Caribbean meal.
  

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