Conkies are a sweet cornmeal-based food item popular in the West Indies.

The essential ingredients include cornmeal, coconut, sweet potato, raisins and pumpkin and the mixture is cooked by steaming in banana leaves.

[1][2] In Barbados, conkies were once associated with the old British colonial celebration of Guy Fawkes Day on November 5.

[2] In modern Barbados they are eaten during Independence Day celebrations on November 30.

[3] HOW TO MAKE CONKIES FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY IN BARBADOS..TIPS on YouTube