A sweet, chewy coconut confection made with desiccated coconut, sugar, and cardamom, shaped into small pieces and enjoyed as a festive treat.
Ingredients
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3 cups desiccated coconut
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1.5 cups sugar
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1/2 cup water
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1 tsp cardamom powder
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1/4 tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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1
Combine sugar and water in a heavy pot over medium heat, stirring until sugar fully dissolves.
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2
Add desiccated coconut, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt, stir to combine thoroughly.
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3
Cook over medium-low heat for fifteen minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
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4
The mixture is ready when it thickens, becomes sticky, and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
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5
Pour onto a parchment-lined tray and press flat to about two centimeters thick.
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6
Allow to cool for twenty minutes, then cut into small diamond or square shapes to serve.
Did You Know?
Qumbe is traditionally given as a gift during Eid celebrations, often beautifully packaged and exchanged between families.