Dessert
Mkate wa Sinia

Mkate wa Sinia

Kenya

55Minutes
MediumLevel
8Serves
9Steps
About

A soft, spongy fermented rice-and-coconut tray cake of the Kenyan Swahili coast, mildly sweet with a tangy note, served for celebrations and afternoon tea in Mombasa.

Equipment
  • Blender
  • Bowl
  • Round tray or pan
  • Oven or stovetop
Ingredients
Rice, soaked overnight2 cups
Coconut milk1½ cups
Sugar¾ cup
Instant yeast1 tsp
Ground cardamom1 tsp
Cooked rice (optional, for texture)½ cup
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