Belizean Dukunu

[@CookingwithShirani]

Growing up in Belize, the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear about “Green Corn” is “Dukunu”. People go crazy over Dukunu! I can’t find any Green Corn where I live but I’m making it work with what I have.

[@rebekkawall9936]

Wow it sounds great Dukunu are sooo good I love Dukunu 🥰 I now here in Canada we can't get green Corn either Punta Gorda is great I love the belizeans sooooo bad 😂

[@CookingwithShirani]

Dukunu is one of my favorites too 🙂.

[@rebekkawall9936]

Oh my God I love the Duckunu

[@rebekkawall9936]

your recipes and your cooking is amazing💗💜❤

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you Rebekka 😊❤

[@just2bme1000]

I don't know if anyone mentioned this, but just to clarify, in Belize we don't refer to these as 'Corn Tamales', they are simply called 'Tamalitos' or 'Dukunu'. Here in Belize there is a HUGE difference between Tamales and 'Tamalitos' or 'Dukunu'. I hope this comment makes sense.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Justin, I know it's called Dukunu in Belize. I only put Corn tamales in the title for search reference because in other cultures it's know as that.

[@asanteakan70]

The word dukunu comes from the akan in Ghana west Africa. Dokonoo is another word for kenkey it’s fermented cornmeal and more sour. The work dokonoo means sweet in twi.

[@SunnyGhandle]

Thank you

[@just2bme1000]

Interesting, if I'm not mistaken, I believe the word 'dukunu' in Belize is actually the Garifuna translation for this dish. If you're not familiar, they are a ethnic group that migrated to BZ from Honduras decades ago, but they have very strong African roots which is evident in many aspects of their culture.

[@avi8504]

Never heard of this. Will definitely try it! My mom never made this. You have such a soothing, pleasant voice. Thanks for the video. 😁

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you! Yes, you should definitely give it a try, it's worth it 😁💕.

[@kai14151]

Your voice is angelic, & i certainly can't wait to try your recipe ..Seremein 💛

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you. You are so sweet. Hope you enjoy 😊💕

[@aranjaytzul7433]

I agree 😊

[@janaf3813]

I am so happy I found your channel! I am definitely trying these recipes. My wife is from Belize and I have visited often. Many of her family members live in Houston. Her immediate family live in Belize City. Delicious food!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you very much. So glad you found my channel. Hope you get to try out a lot of my recipes. Oh wow, I have family members in Houston too 😊

[@Cindy-py7ig]

😊thank U Sherani, great teaching🌺

[@CookingwithShirani]

Awww, thank you too Cindy 😊❤️

[@rafaelcudepapel]

In Brazil, we have a similar recipe called "pamonha". It's so tasty, one of my favorite foods.

[@CookingwithShirani]

It sounds delicious! I'll have to look it up 😊

[@carlapopper7895]

Yes girl. Been waiting for this recipe 🤣💕

[@CookingwithShirani]

😁❤

[@almacr24]

Girl your recipe is on point. Jus mek it todeh and lawd and mercy it nice. Thank you 😁

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much Ange. That makes me feel so good to hear that. Thanks for trying my recipe girl 😁

[@almacr24]

@@CookingwithShirani ... my husband says Belizean food too spicy but he eat this like there's no tomorrow , made me feel good. Thanks again 😍

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, you're welcome! My husband always say Belizean food too spicy too. I don't know what he's talking about because peppa makes everything good 😁.

[@shayantawilliams8160]

Weh u use? The field corn? Or her the same?

[@makedaeagle6964]

All the years we eat this in Jamaica never knew this is from our Ghana culture. Never it was so popular in all Caribbean culture.

[@SunnyGhandle]

Yes sir 🇬🇭🇯🇲

[@julmelgar6174]

I would like to take a taste one day. You speak to sweet

[@CookingwithShirani]

@Jul Melgar Thank you 😍

[@MissDundada93]

This looks soooo good! Will def be trying this thank you!!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you! Don't forget your stew chicken to go with it 😊.

[@dorareneau7092]

Thank you for sharing ur recipe I love it 👍🏼😋

[@MJEmjay]

Shirani.... I agree with you 100% cooking most Belizean recipes in the US never the same as home and all related to corn don't come close. So frustrating. I was so glad to hear you say it.😊❤❤

[@CookingwithShirani]

I'm glad to hear you say it too 😊. Hope you get to make some soon. Take care ❤❤.

[@CookingCronies]

Really turned out nice. Thanks for sharing. 🌷

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you 💞

[@agnesyolanda966]

I luv ur videos always close to what we do in Belize!!!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you 🇧🇿❤

[@esmihulse515]

Tanx for replying dat quick 👍 i hav a young daughter and i shared ur link w her,so she can cook more belize cuisines. I always say its best to learn to cook,dat way u will never starve and eat wat ur heart desires ⭐️

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, I'm so glad to hear that 😊. You are never too young to learn. Hope she cook you something soon.

[@lizo2540]

I'm glad you talked about how it never come out the same in the states. When trying new recipes I always wonder if it is the same as authentic but I was always suspicious of the differences of food quality and consistency in comparison. I would never expect american food to be as good.

[@CookingwithShirani]

I know what you mean. I can find some of the same foods here but it's not the same as getting it fresh in Belize.

[@midsummernight2009]

I have the same experience. I love belizean food, but it never tastes exactly the same way as back there.. I lived 14 years in Belize. So we da fu Belize fo reel!♥️🇧🇿greetngs from Canada 🇨🇦

[@CookingwithShirani]

I always di try mek Belizean food work ova ya. Thanks for watching from Canada 😊❤.

[@Villafranco1111]

Gyal, awesome awesome job pan dis recipe and video!! You just mek everything so uncomplicated and I love that!! Can’t wait to try this recipe! ❤️

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much gial, that really means a lot 🙏❤.

[@ajones9046]

I agree.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you!!!

[@beautifullyhuman8031]

My granny use to put pieces of hamhock in it. Some with and without

[@CookingwithShirani]

Oooh, that sounds nice 😋

[@rebekkawall9936]

Girl I love the way your talking about bliesz my home I know Bliesz is my home too I grew up there from 1 to 10 years old my parents moved to Canada but I still have sisters living down there I was there last year it's my home

[@CookingwithShirani]

Oh that's good to hear you were there last year. It's always fun to go back and spend time with family. Which part of Belize are you from? 🇧🇿❤

[@rebekkawall9936]

Punta Gorda Pine Hill around that area Spanish Lookout Barton Creek from were are you I really love going back and forth but this year we can't next year my dad and my mom said we will go there again I know I love those Belizean tamales the rice and beans it's just so good the weather I love it there 🥰🥰❤

[@CookingwithShirani]

Awesome, I'm from Punta Gorda also 😊. I was going to Belize this summer but because of the virus I'm not. I love my Belizean food too. I make them all the time.

[@rebekkawall9936]

I love going there for the summer but we were there only for one week this last Christmas sooo it was sooo good I love the tamale In Belize the wetter is sooo good

[@cynthiamagnus5557]

Looks really delicious!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you very much ❤

[@aranjaytzul7433]

Thank you for sharing... I would add coconut milk for my preference it taste better ☺️ btw .. ive been making your recipes ... no complaints from the family 😄

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are welcome. I've seen a lot of people say they like it with coconut milk. I really have to try it. Aww, that makes me so happy to hear your family likes my recipes 😊 💕

[@Jan-qq9xc]

I love Dukunu, had it in Belize. I would love to try and make it. I have a question: Why don’t you use butter, margarine has no flavor. Also, why don’t they grow green corn here??

[@CookingwithShirani]

I use margarine when I make my Belizean recipes because that's what we would use back home and mainly because that's what's available at the stores. I have no idea why they don't grow green corn here.

[@Jan-qq9xc]

@@CookingwithShirani You don’t have butter in your stores?? There were only a couple of things that were unavailable here for a while, but now those are back. Still worried about shortages coming. Just curious, can I ask what state you live in? Other cooking shows have complained about shortages. We need green corn seeds! I pointed to a Dukunu to order and thought I was getting something like a tamale. Surprise! It was a Dukunu. YUM!

[@CookingwithShirani]

I currently live in Texas. I'm sorry I meant they don't sell real butter at the little shops in the Villages in Belize where I come from. I can't believe you got real dukunu 😯😋

[@evageline01]

Thank you ! When you say cornmeal, do you mean just plain cornmeal or Maseca?

[@CookingwithShirani]

Just plain cornmeal.

[@shayantawilliams5363]

I noticed you said when in Belize and there you have to adjust your recipe and since you over there meaning it has to adjust a little bit here in Belize? Is it safe to add a bit of corn meal to the field corn just because of being scared it might not firm up? Or that'll let it be dry?

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Shayanta, I meant I have to adjust my recipe here in the States. No you don't have to add cornmeal to your field corn. It will firm up.

[@simplymelodias6301]

What makes it sweet or like we eat it here creamy...

[@CookingwithShirani]

The corn is sweet itself, no sugar added to it.

[@tamarawilliams9389]

Love Dukunu with Stew Chicken!!!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hm gial I want some a Ginny nice stew chicken with this.....

[@LibraMrs]

Your dukunu looks delicious, I want to make it but I don’t see the recipe

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you Julia! The ingredients are listed in the description box of the video.

[@sunsolseven]

Thanks for sharing. Your voice is so calm and soothing, a perfect teaching voice. I notice you didn’t add bell pepper, onion or fried bacon/ pork belly. My mom always used to add those. Now I’m Wondering if that’s authentic or just her own thing.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are so welcome and thank you too. You are so sweet. I think your mom was doing her own thing because I have never heard of that before but absolutely love the idea. That sounds so delicious that I want to try it. All the people in my family makes it plain. I have never seen anyone add anything to it. Thanks for watching ❣

[@Angie-ze8bz]

I love this recipe btw, it really tastes like ones from Belize!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you Angelina! I'm so glad you liked it. I had to come up with something since I can't get it here in Texas 😊.

[@pearlhemmans5132]

Thanks for sharing your recipe. First let me say I love your melodious voice. Your instructions are very clear and straightforward. I will be making this tomorrow . By the way do I need baking powder in it ? I know some people do, just checking. I live in San Antonio, TX.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are most welcome! Aww, that's very sweet of you to say, thank you. No, it doesn't need the baking powder. Hope you enjoy 😊❤.

[@pearlhemmans5132]

@@CookingwithShirani 🥰

[@RacquelCooks01]

Waw i will have to try these looks nice

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you. Yes you should make some. I think you'll like it and especially when it's fried 😊

[@lisab9836]

Thanks for this idea of using the corn husk for my Jamaican dukunu. Don't have our traditional banana leaves to use, and dont care for the idea of using foil.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are so welcome Lisa! I like using the husk because it gives it that nice flavor plus that's what we would use in Belize. I need to look up Jamaican dukunu. I've never heard of it. Thanks for watching 😊

[@shayantawilliams8160]

Hey u know why ppl add coconut milk? And will the texture be firm when finish if I use the field corn n no corn meal? Also is it moist cz I heard if boiled too long it can be dry. Never tried before n really wanna know.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hey Girl! I have never heard of anyone adding coconut milk, atleast not in my family. Once you use field corn the texture will be firm and the butter will help it to stay moist.

[@shayantawilliams8160]

Okay thanks

[@esmihulse515]

I just commented on your tamales,which i will try/let u know hw it came out. For these ducunu,do u boil d corn before peeling? Tanx agen for answering quickly ⭐️

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are welcome girl. No, I didn't boil the corn before peeling.

[@bougie749]

Omg...ducunu is my fav food ever and did not know it was this easy to make. Will definitely try. Since I'm from belize and can get the green corn, what do i need to put in it vs the sweet corn recipe?

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hey Ollie, it's one of my favorites also 😊. Since you can get the green corn all you have to add to it is the margarine and salt.

[@bougie749]

@@CookingwithShirani thanks for the reply will try when my uncle reaps his corn!

[@bougie749]

@@CookingwithShirani girl i made them last week! Was amazing!!! Plz try chicken dip next.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Awesome, so glad to hear that 🤗. I will put the chicken dip on my list of things to make.

[@southernbella4114]

I made this tonight and used coarse cornmeal and it didn’t come out smooth. Next time I will get fine grind cornmeal. Your ingredient list didn’t specify but there was a huge difference.

[@CookingwithShirani]

I'm sorry to hear that. I didn't specify because the stores I go to only sell fine cornmeal. I've never seen coarse cornmeal so it never crossed my mind to specify. Thank you for letting me know. I'll update the info.

[@Nisa_Young]

Could I use the sweet corn in the can instead of the whole corn?

[@CookingwithShirani]

I'm sure you can but I have never tried it. The thing I like about using the whole corn is that I can use the husk. I feel like that adds a lot of flavor to the Dukunu. If you do try it please let me know how it turns out.

[@ernestlogan8196]

Where is the recipe for the divinity thx

[@CookingwithShirani]

I'm sorry I don't have a divinity recipe up but I will put it on my to do list 😊

[@karencard3421]

Making your dukunu today!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Awesome, hope you enjoyed them 😊

[@shaqdaelianma8596]

We have many in Uganda East Africa its the source

[@shaqdaelianma8596]

Thk u good time

[@moniquesabal9461]

😂 keep my ducunu in one peace love that😂

[@CookingwithShirani]

😂😂

[@shayantawilliams2815]

So if I use green corn I don't need to add the corn meal?

[@CookingwithShirani]

No, you don't.

[@Djshade527]

Hi shirani just want to let you know our Thanksgiving will be 1/2 Nicaraguan 1/2 belizean and turkey USA . We love you watching from sunnyvale california USA jjjjjjjjjnet

[@CookingwithShirani]

Wow! I want to come to your house for Thanksgiving. It sounds like everything I love. Wish I could see pictures 🤗❤

[@irenehutchinson2002]

Why do some dukunu have a bitter taste?

[@CookingwithShirani]

I think it could be the type of corn or if you cut too close to the cob.

[@irenehutchinson2002]

I was thinking maybe they put too much baking powder.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Yes, that too Irene.

[@TheTOPDIVAB]

I live in texas too!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Cool 😊

[@agnesyolanda966]

I live in Dallas Texas 👍

[@CookingwithShirani]

Really, me too :)

[@ivanaalexandra1233]

Hi! Is it okay if I use “fine” corn meal or does the texture of the cornmeal need to be more coarse? Thanks

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Ivana, I always use the fine cornmeal. I've never tried making it with coarse cornmeal.

[@ivanaalexandra1233]

Thank you!

[@sharonflowers2690]

I am going to try this!!! Do you have Facebook? I also live in Texas

[@CookingwithShirani]

Yes I do have Facebook. It's Cooking with Shirani. What part of Texas do you live?

[@sharonflowers2690]

Cooking with Shirani I live in Spring Texas

[@CookingwithShirani]

@@sharonflowers2690 Ok not too far from here. I live in Dallas.

[@CharlesBronsun]

I'm so relaxed right now. 2:11 :)

[@CookingwithShirani]

😍😍

[@sharonc7941]

Tuanks

[@CookingwithShirani]

You're welcome!

[@shaziakarim7294]

That seems to look like tamales is it???

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Shazia, it's not tamales. Here is a link to my tamales video if you want to check it out and see the difference. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIXCe5ZpbM6KhdU