Cocktails rose in popularity during the 1980s, and became increasingly popular in the 2000s.
Qumbe (East African Coconut Candy)
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Recipe Summary 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!Ingredients | Non Alcoholic Cocktails South Africa
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)
Directions
Combine 2 cups grated coconut and coconut milk in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.
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.
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.
This tasty snack is gluten-free, but the almond meal could be switched out for flour (wheat, soy, whatever) if you can't eat nuts.
Coconut cream can be used in place of the coconut milk, if desired.
The mixture will be gooey, but it will probably still be easier to roll than you might expect. If it isn't, add more almond flour a little at a time till of rollable consistency.
Info | Non Alcoholic Cocktails South Africa
prep:
15 mins
cook:
5 mins
additional:
25 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
36 balls
