Conkies

Conkies is a traditional dish of the West Indies that's especially popular in Barbados, and Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago (where it's called paime). It's made with a combination of cornmeal, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), grated pumpkin, coconut, sweet potatoes, raisins, flour, sugar, butter, and sometimes eggs.

The mixture is wrapped in banana leaves, then steamed until it solidifies. Conkies are served on their own as a dessert or as a side dish accompanying fish cakes or fried fish. They can also be served for breakfast with a cup of tea or coffee on the side.

Traditionally, they're prepared during November to celebrate Barbados' independence, or late October to celebrate Creole Day on Saint Lucia.