Ingredients for - Qumbe (East African Coconut Candy)

1. Unsweetened grated coconut (Optional) 2 cups
2. Coconut milk ½ cup
3. White sugar 1 ⅓ cups
4. Almond flour 1 cup
5. Unsweetened grated coconut, or as needed (Optional) ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Qumbe (East African Coconut Candy)

1 . Stage

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

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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.