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conkie
What does conkie mean?
A traditional Bajan sweet-savoury pudding of cornmeal, coconut, pumpkin and spice steamed in banana leaf, eaten at Independence.
"Grandma making conkies for Independence Day."
Origin
West African-derived (cf. 'kenkey'); a Barbadian tradition.
Frequently asked questions
What is a conkie?
A conkie is a traditional Bajan sweet-savoury pudding of cornmeal, coconut, pumpkin and spice, steamed in a banana leaf.
When are conkies eaten?
They're especially associated with Barbados' Independence celebrations in November.
Where does conkie come from?
It's West African-derived, related to the dish 'kenkey', and is now a Barbadian tradition.
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