Conkies aka Dunkanoo

Description
Makes 1 Dozen.

Ingredients

 * 3 ripe plantains
 * ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 2 tablespoons butter
 * 2 tablespoons sifted flour
 * ½ cup brown sugar
 * banana leaves or aluminum foil
 * ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg

Directions

 * 1) Place the plantains in a pot of salted water boil them until they are tender.
 * 2) In a bowl, mash the plantains with a fork and add the butter, sugar, and spices.
 * 3) If necessary, add a little flour to make thick paste.
 * 4) Wash the banana leaves and make them pliable by boiling them.
 * 5) Cut the leaves into pieces about 6 inches square.
 * 6) Then drop 2 tablespoonsful of the plaintain mixture onto each piece of leaf, roll it up, fold it over and tie the ends.
 * 7) Fill a large heavy saucepan with water and bring it to a boil.
 * 8) Add the conkie packages and boil them for 45 to 50 minutes.
 * 9) Serve warm.