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Kenkey (also known as kɔmi, otim, kooboo or dorkunu, dokunu) is a Staple food swallow food similar to sourdough dumplings from the Ga people and Fante people-inhabited regions of West Africa, usually served with pepper sauce and fried fish, soup or stew.
In the Caribbean, there are variations of an indigenous dessert of Mesoamerican origin, i.e. sweet tamale, which was adopted by Africans brought to the region during slavery and indentureship. As such, African influence can be found in the names of the variations like: ducana (in Antigua and Barbuda), duckunoo, duckanoo (also blue drawers or tie-a-leaf in Jamaica), doukounou (in Haiti), ducunu/ dukunu (also tamalito in Belize), and dokonon (in French Guiana). In Guyana, it is called conkie (pronounced /kankee/). In Trinidad and Tobago it is called paime (pronounced /pay-me/), and differs in that it does not contain plantain, but may include coconut, pumpkin and/or raisins. The dish is usually associated with Christmas time. In Latin America, it is made with cornmeal, masa or yuca, while in the Caribbean, it is typically made with cornmeal, plantain or sweet potato. Maize and sweet potato were staples of the indigenous Amerindians of the Americas, hence Jamaicans and other typically add sweet potato and grated green bananas to cornmeal or flour with coconut, sugar, spices and vanilla. The mixture is wrapped in banana leaves, then steamed.Martin, F.W. & Rubert, Ruth M.: 1979. Edible Leaves of the Tropics, US Dept. of Agriculture, Puerto Rico.Jane, Charles: 1982. Antigua Black - A Pineapple of the Gods. Museum Library, ref: P-10.
Unlike ugali, making kenkey involves letting the maize ferment before cooking. Therefore, preparation takes a few days in order to let the dough ferment. Corn meal is mixed with Corn starch and water is added until a smooth and consistent dough is obtained. It is covered and left in a warm place for the fermentation to take place. After fermentation, the kenkey is partially cooked, wrapped in banana leaves, corn husks, or Aluminium foil, and steamed. There are several versions of kenkey, such as Ga and Fante kenkey. The Ga kenkey is more common in most parts of Ghana.
Ice kenkey is a meal made from kenkey mixed with water, sugar, powdered milk, and ice.
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