Trini Paime

Paime is a delightfully textured coconut and corn based dessert. This treat is especially popular at Christmas in Trinidad. This recipe makes the perfect Paime wrapped and steamed in banana leaves. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
6 banana leaf pieces, steamed
1 1/4 cup fine corn meal
1 cup coconut
3/4 cup grated pumpkin
7 tbsps margarine, room temperature
3 tbsps condensed milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 tsp coconut essence
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 cup of evaporated milk (or more if needed)
2 tbsps raisins (optional)
3 bay leaves (optional)

Boil wrapped Paime for 25 minutes.
Enjoy!