How to make Antiguan ducana (with features)

Saltfish? Check!
Chopup? Check!
Now it's time for the crescendo of the series; ducana. Here is what I would like to call the end-all, anyone-can-make-it, you-can't-possibly-mess-this-up tutorial on how to make ducana (with features).
I don't use measurements, but here is a close approximation of the ingredients you'll need to make the best ducana on the planet!
2.5 cups grated coconut
2.5 cups grated sweet potato
2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup cane sugar
1/3 can (133ml) coconut milk
2 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp fresh nutmeg
1/2 cup flour (just in case; depends on how much moisture is in the sweet potatoes and coconut)
1/2 cup raisins (can could make it without these, but why would you do that?)
Part one (How to make saltfish):
• How to Cook Saltfish (...
Part two (How to make chopup):
• How to make chopup

[@BluemoonLacrymosa]

"Ducana is the greatest thing ever." Yep, you had me right there. But that plating? Lord, that is the most dramatic and fancy plating I've ever seen! Have me here cracking up! We need to have a high-end Antiguan and Barbudan restaurant and this is what I expect!

[@jaalawhyte511]

👍🏻🥂

[@beefzus]

Ducana deserves reverence. 😁

[@BluemoonLacrymosa]

@@beefzus without any doubts!

[@joannephraim6849]

There was so much love in the placement of this meal. I'm still trying to figure out a way to taste through the screen. 🤔😍😋💖

[@beefzus]

Ha ha ha! I love me some ducana! :)

[@Roz106]

Raisins just make them so much better

[@beefzus]

Facts!!!

[@Xray-Romeo]

“One of the best things humans have ever created”. I approve this statement

[@beefzus]

...EVER!!!

[@OneWinADay]

I just love this video, best representation of Antigua ducanna and saltfish dish

[@beefzus]

Thanks! 😁😁😁

[@ebonibrandon]

I can die now. You added raisins! Well done! 💃🏽😂💕

[@beefzus]

They're essential!!! 😎😁

[@shanajames-suckrajh]

I just found your channel. Thanks so much. Oh l hope you post more. I love this!!! I am so excited. I am going to make make this!

[@beefzus]

Let me know how it goes! I'll try to keep the content coming.

[@schantelle2390]

I can’t wait to make some! You made this look so ELEVATED!

[@beefzus]

Why thank you! Let me know how it goes! :)

[@chattinattitv2805]

Agreed, one of the best creations ever! Also agreed "without raisins, might as well make coconut dumplings". 😂

[@beefzus]

THANK YOU!!! 😁😁😁

[@shermaine3116]

It's the shade .. lef the ppl them dumpling lone

[@beefzus]

I don't want them to be basic all their lives. 🙃

[@jaalawhyte511]

Patiently waiting on the dumpling video now ( *potato, Carrot, fig, breadfruit* ).

[@beefzus]

Was thinking about doing fried dumplings next. :)

[@jaalawhyte511]

@@beefzus even that!

[@beefzus]

Soon... :)

[@frank_southwell]

For an even more amazing taste, my mother would pre-soak the raisins in wine or any other liquid for 24 hours.

[@beefzus]

No alcohol for me!

[@shernellchristian6098]

My daughter and I followed this recipe for her SS SBA on culture.

[@beefzus]

I'm so happy I could help! :)

[@shobanajesus1510]

In south indian age old traditional recipes we make similar with sweet potato, coconut, sugar and cardamom.

[@beefzus]

Oh nice! What is it called? Also, I've never heard of cardamom before. Does it taste like cinnamon or nutmeg?

[@Westindianqt]

Can’t wait to try it this weekend 😁

[@beefzus]

Let me know how it goes! :)

[@avlyfe4099]

Yessssss been waiting on this

[@beefzus]

I got you! 😎

[@TheNpatry]

My guy, this takes me back to the west indies. You have to do a goat curry recipe can't get any good goat curry here in northern Virginia 😂

[@beefzus]

I know the struggle of living away and not having good curry all too well. I lived in rural Canada and had to buy Wal-Mart curry... 😢 Needless to say I developed a way to make it work. I'll probably make a video on that sometime. :)

[@TheNpatry]

@@beefzus oh man I'll be waiting!!

[@chattinattitv2805]

I use coconut milk also. Just saw this posted on FB and clicked. Now, I guess I will have to go through the other videos. Lol

[@beefzus]

Coconut milk is so clutch. Hopefully you like the other vids. :)

[@chillchilayouth2393]

Thank you! Love this!

[@beefzus]

You're welcome! :)

[@ariangreene1054]

Nicely done… you can also wrap them in grape leaves too

[@beefzus]

Very true!

[@frank_southwell]

Not grape leaves... seaside grape leaves.

[@ariangreene1054]

@@frank_southwell thank you. It was an error but once you’re an Antiguan, you have to know what grape leaves I’m talking about 😊

[@arlenaf.3503]

Wow! Beautiful. Awesome video

[@beefzus]

Thank you! :)

[@arlenaf.3503]

You are welcome

[@jennagreer2643]

Just brilliant

[@beefzus]

Merci!

[@cythcy]

Looks delicious

[@beefzus]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@DigitalDiaries268]

Definitely making this weekend 😭

[@beefzus]

Keep me posted on how it goes! :)

[@franchescasterling4959]

Omg, coconut milk! Ugh I should have known about this video earlier this morning!!!! This looks amazing. Your presentation is superb!

[@beefzus]

Well now you know for next time! 😁

[@pawshands9706]

Wow! We call these pasteles de postre in Borikén, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 (dessert pasteles).

[@beefzus]

I think I've had that before in Miramar. You stuff it with something right? It's so cool to see the different variations each island has of the same things. :)

[@pawshands9706]

@@beefzus without a doubt. In P.R. we usually wrap them in banana leaves (as you previously suggested 😊), and they are usually savory stuffed with seafood, or any meat, but because I am vegan I have played around with many variations. Always a path of culinary discovery.

[@pawshands9706]

I am not familiar with Miramar?

[@user-vz1gn3mb8w]

I need a gluten free version

[@beefzus]

I've never made a gluten free anything before... but I may consult an expert on that and get back to you. :)

[@chefshadae6613]

Wow😍

[@only_nyams]

Can we get a link to the round plating tool?

[@beefzus]

Go to Chef's World across from the Public Cemetery and ask for an egg ring. Just pick a size. I use them mostly for shaping burger patties.

[@cythcy]

I’m ALWAYS so disappointed when they don’t have any raisins 😢

[@beefzus]

They should require raisins by law! Lol

[@ninadarroux4921]

Well damn !! 🤤

[@thernherbalist4299]

🔥 🔥🔥

[@beefzus]

😁😁

[@jonathancochrane4365]

Me ah big chef nowww (kinda)

[@SnazzyDeacon]

You need to explain that when we say fig leaves, we mean banana leaves though, cause some people will be looking for fig leaves lol also, I detest raisins, don't judge me lol I'll be using dried cranberries instead

[@beefzus]

You're right @ fig. Raisins are the best part though. 😢

[@ashmaniesingh]

It's the plating for me 👍

[@beefzus]

Tried a thing. Lol :)

[@chattinattitv2805]

Well this ducana posh bad...This Ducana has a 5.0 GPA, Went to Oxford, and currently has a credit score of 900! 😁

[@beefzus]

This ducana is going places. 😁

[@chattinattitv2805]

@@beefzus Yep! To the top! Lol First class all the way!

[@Blossomingjen]

Loved this video👏🏾! Sorry to disappoint though but I'm still #TeamNoRaisins

[@beefzus]

This breaks my heart! 😭

[@mellissamohabir9379]

Had me up until Raisins... Coconut dumplings it is

[@beefzus]

LOL, just eat the raisins. 😜

[@legallybored8876]

Not everybody put raisins In their Dukana. Just leave the raisins out lol.

[@monifamartin.5711]

Beef next video Antigua Bun recipe😊😊😊😊

[@beefzus]

I'm actually working on it. :)

[@frank_southwell]

Next time, say banana leaves and not fig leaves.

[@beefzus]

Well, it's what we call them.