Duncana (Antiguan Sweet Potato Dumplings)

Name: Duncana (Antiguan Sweet Potato Dumplings)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 8 banana leaves; 1 dry coconut; 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

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
10 servings
Calories
267 kcal
Course
Side Dish

Duncana (Antiguan Sweet Potato Dumplings)

Dominic Levy

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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.

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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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 Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 267kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 193mg (8%) Potassium 504mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 19306IU (386%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 267 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	267kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	57g	19%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	193mg	8%
Potassium	504mg	11%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	16g	32%
Vitamin A	19306IU	386%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	47mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%