Penmi

Ingredients

3 cups cornmeal
1 ½ cup grated coconut
1 ½ cup sugar
½ cup evaporated milk or water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
½ teaspoon powdered cinnamon
1 cup grated pumpkin
4 tablespoons shortening
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Banana or plantain leaves
Twine for tying
½  cup dried fruit (optional)



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Method

1. Add the cornmeal, grated coconut, sugar, powdered cinnamon, nutmeg, grated pumpkin and mix thoroughly.



2. Mix into a thick dough, using milk or water.  A little more cornmeal may be added, if the mixture turns out to be too soft.

3. Wash and dry banana leaves.



4. Cut away main stem and cut into 6 inch squares.



5. Place a spoonful of the mixture on each square and tie into parcels.



6. Cook in boiling water for about 50 minutes.



7. Take out of water and drain.

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8. Serve warm or cold.



For a savoury penmi, try substituting the pumpkin for yam; the sugar, spice and dried fruit for minced meat and black pepper.​