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Senegalese Sombi: An Easy Coconut Rice Pudding
Sombi is a senegalese and very easy coconut rice pudding to make that can serve as a cool summertime dessert as well as a comforting cold weather treat.
- Prep time
- 6 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup medium grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- A handful of coconut chips (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a pot, boil the rice with two cups of water, until it is soft.
- 2
In a separate saucepan, bring the coconut milk, coconut cream, and brown sugar to a gentle boil over low-medium heat. Stir continuously for 5 minutes until the sugar is dissolved completely.
- 3
Add the rice and salt and continue cooking and stirring for 5 minutes.
- 4
Chill in the refrigerator and serve with coconut chips on top of the pudding.