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Mkatra Siniya

Mkatra siniya is a traditional rice and coconut cake from the Comoros.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: African , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Suriname rice
  • 2 coconuts
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅓ cup coconut milk
  • 1 lb sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod , split lengthwise and scraped
  • A little oil to coat the pan

Instructions

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  1. Soak the rice in a large container for 3 days at room temperature. Change the soaking water every night.
  2. On the fourth day, rinse the rice and drain for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
  4. In a food processor, blend rice, baking soda and coconut milk until reaching a thick liquid mixture.
  5. Add the cardamom and vanilla seeds. Blend again.
  6. Add all remaining ingredients and continue to blend.
  7. Pour the cake mixture in a cake pan and bake for 20 to 30 minutes.
  8. Poke with a knife after 20 minutes (not before) to check the status of cooking inside the cake.
  9. If the cake is golden but not cooked inside, cover with a tin foil until the end.