Sombi

Sombi is a traditional West African dish, especially popular in Senegal. Made with rice and coconut milk, it is served as a creamy, mildly sweet porridge or dessert. This recipe is adapted from one by Saveur magazine.

Time
30 minutes
Servings
5

Ingredients

  • 4 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (fresh or dried)
  • ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 vanilla bean (seeds scraped and reserved)
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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Method

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut milk, shredded coconut, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla bean seeds. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
  2. Add the cooked white rice and continue to stir. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the rice begins to break down and the mixture thickens into a porridge-like consistency.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
  4. Serve hot as a warm, mildly sweet dessert or breakfast porridge.

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