1 cup Cassava; grated
½ cup Coconut; grated or chopped
¾ cup Sugar
Banana leaves

Mix all ingredients. Place measured amounts of cassava mixture on each piece of banana leaf.
Roll leaf, enclosing filling and fold both ends.
Keep each suman 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick, 1.5 inches (4 cm) wide and 5 inches (12.5 cm)long.
Tie the suman in pairs loosely and keep them in shape.
Arrange on steamer rack in a staggered pile.
Steam for 30 minutes, counting time when live steam starts to form.
Keep the steamer well-supplied with water to prevent drying out.
*Cassava is also know as Yucca root.