🇸🇳 Senegal recipe

Sombi

Sombi is Senegal's beloved coconut rice pudding, a creamy and fragrant dessert originating from the Casamance region. Slow-cooked in coconut milk until the rice breaks down into a luscious, porridge-like consistency, Sombi is often prepared during Ramadan as an iftar treat and for naming ceremonies. Its gentle sweetness and silky texture make it a comforting end to any meal or a soothing breakfast on cool mornings.

Prep40 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves6
Difficultyeasy
Sombi, a Senegal dish

Ingredients

  • 300g long-grain white rice, rinsed thoroughly
  • 500ml coconut milk
  • 500ml coconut cream
  • 500ml water
  • 200g sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • A pinch of salt
  • Toasted coconut flakes for garnish

Method

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Nutrition per serving

Calories
240
Protein
4 g
Carbs
40 g
Fat
8 g

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