Qumbe (East African Coconut Candy)

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!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 2 cups grated coconut and coconut milk in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.

Step 2

Place sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in coconut mixture and almond flour until well combined; cool until easily handled.

Step 3

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, at least 15 minutes.