Ingredients
– 1 cup of finely grated sweet potato
– 3/4 cup of fresh grated coconut
– 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
– 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter at room temperature
– 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– 3/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg
– 1/4 cup of raisins (optional)
– 1 to 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
– approximately 1/4 cup of water (added gradually as needed)
Instructions
1-Peel and grate 1 cup of sweet potato finely, then mix it with 3/4 cup of fresh grated coconut in a bowl.
2-Add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 3/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg; stir well.
3-Mix in 1 to 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and about 1/4 cup of water slowly until the dough holds together.
4-Divide the dough, wrap each portion in banana leaves or foil, and secure.
5-Boil the packets in unsalted water for 30 minutes for soft Ducana or 45 minutes for a firmer version that slices easily.
6-Let the packets cool for about 10 minutes before unwrapping and serving with stewed fish and vegetables like spinach, eggplant, or okra.
Last Step:
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🌿 Use fresh banana leaves for authentic flavor and aroma or foil as a convenient substitute.
⏳ Adjust boiling time according to preferred texture: shorter for soft, longer for sliceable firm ducana.
🍴 Ducana pairs wonderfully with savory dishes, especially stewed fish and vegetables like spinach or okra, making it a versatile meal component.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Boiling Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Caribbean, Antiguan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg