Yields approximately 24 paimes.
Preparation time: 20 min
Cooking time: 25 min
Level: Easy
Ingredients:
2 cups cornmeal
½ cup flour
2 tbsp sugar
¼ cup shortening or butter
2 cups grated coconut
1 cup grated pumpkin
¼ cup raisins
1 cup water
Wrapping:
Banana leaves
Cotton strings to tie
Directions:
1. Mix together all the ingredients and blend well.
2. To prepare banana leaves: Wipe leaves with a clean cloth dipped in a weak solution of bleach and water. Quickly pass the leaves over a medium to low flame. Allow the leaf to get slightly dark, not to burn. Cut the leaves into squares (about 15-20 cm) and set aside.
3. Grease a square leaf and place 2 tablespoon of the mixture in the center. Flatten a bit. Fold over leaves and tie securely. Boil in hot water for about 1/2 an hour.
4. Cool, remove from wrapping and serve.
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Source: simplytrinicooking.com
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