Sombi (Rice Porridge with Baobab)

Name: Sombi (Rice Porridge with Baobab)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup White Rice; 4 cups Water; 1 cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk; 2 tablespoons Baobab Fruit Powder; 2 tablespoons Sugar; 1/4 teaspoon Pinch of Salt

A comforting Senegalese rice porridge flavored with baobab fruit powder, offering a tangy and slightly sweet flavor. This version uses coconut milk instead of dairy for a creamy texture.

45m4 servings

DAIRY-free

320 cal|5g protein|55g carbs|8g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

1 cup White Rice
4 cups Water
1 cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk
2 tablespoons Baobab Fruit Powder
2 tablespoons Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Pinch of Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1Rinse the rice under cold water.
2In a saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is very soft and the water is mostly absorbed.
3Stir in the coconut milk, baobab fruit powder, sugar, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the porridge is creamy and the flavors are well combined.
4Serve warm. Garnish with shredded coconut or a sprinkle of baobab powder if desired.

Substitutions

Dairy Milk → Full-Fat Coconut Milk

Dairy Free

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