Sombi
Senegalese Coconut Rice Pudding
A creamy and comforting rice pudding made with coconut milk and cream, often enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet breakfast.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 cup Medium grain rice
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Coconut cream
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar(or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Coconut chips(for garnish (optional))
- Lime juice(for serving (optional))
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a pot, boil the rice with 2 cups of water until it is soft but still slightly al dente, about 10-15 minutes. Drain any excess water.
- 2
In a separate saucepan, combine coconut milk, coconut cream, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over low-medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the cooked rice and salt to the coconut milk mixture. Stir well and continue to cook over low heat for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens and the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
- 4
Remove from heat. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with coconut chips and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a thicker pudding, cook for a few extra minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
- ✓This pudding can be served warm or cold. If serving cold, it will thicken further as it chills.
- ✓Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar to your preference.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the coconut milk mixture for extra flavor.
- Serve with fresh mango chunks for a tropical twist.