Qumbe (East African Coconut Candy)

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Description

Recently I was planning an African-themed party, and I came across a recipe for a Somali snack by this name. The first version I tried was a little too sweet for me, and the consistency was all wrong for rolling into balls. I made some adjustments in the proportions, and this is the result. Yum!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened grated coconut (Optional)
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened grated coconut, or as needed (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine 2 cups grated coconut and coconut milk in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.
  2. Place sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; cook
  3. stirring frequently
  4. until sugar is melted
  5. about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in coconut mixture and almond flour until well combined; cool until easily handled.
  6. Roll coconut mixture into bite-size balls. Pour 1/4 cup grated coconut into a bowl and roll balls in coconut until coated. Refrigerate until chilled
  7. at least 15 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 12

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