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Duncana (Antiguan Sweet Potato Dumplings)
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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 267 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Notes
- Recipe from AtoZworldtravel.com
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.