Duckanoo

Ingredients

• 3 cups fine cornmeal
• 12 ounces fresh coconut, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 3/4 cup raisins (either golden or dark)
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup raw sugar (such as Sugar in The Raw)
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• freshly whipped sweetened cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

1. 1

   Place the cornmeal in a large bowl. In a food processor or blender, process the coconut and milk until smooth. Stir the coconut mixture into the cornmeal, then add all the remaining ingredients and stir well.

2. 2

   Fold six pieces of foil into 5" x6" pockets, leaving one short side open. Fold all other edges tightly to ensure that they are well-sealed.

3. 3

   Put one or two large spoonfuls of the mixture in each pocket, and fold the edge over to seal tightly.

4. 4

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the sealed foil packets into the boiling water, cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

5. 5

   Remove the packets from the water, remove the foil, and serve the duckanoo by themselves, or with sweetened whipped cream.