Qumbe, a Somali-inspired coconut candy, is a delightful sweet treat, perfect for parties or as a snack.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Additional time: 25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 (yields 36 balls)
Ingredients
• Two cups unsweetened grated coconut (optional)
• One-half cup coconut milk
• One and one-third cups white sugar
• One cup almond flour
• One-quarter cup unsweetened grated coconut, or as needed (optional)
Method
• Mix two cups grated coconut and coconut milk in a bowl.
• Melt sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about five minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in coconut mixture and almond flour. Cool until easily handled.
• Roll mixture into bite-size balls.
• Coat balls in one-quarter cup grated coconut.
• Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Spicy skinny margarita
This refreshing cocktail combines fresh citrus juices with a spicy kick, perfect for those who like their margaritas with a bit of heat.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients
• One teaspoon chili lime seasoning (such as Tajin® Clasico)
• One lime wedge
• Six jalapeno slices, divided
• Ice, as needed
• One and three-quarter ounces silver tequila
• One and one-half fluid ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
• One and one-quarter fluid ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
• One teaspoon agave syrup, or to taste
Method
• Rim a glass with Tajin using a lime wedge.
• Muddle three jalapeno slices in a cocktail shaker.
• Add ice, tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup to the shaker.
• Shake for about 30 seconds until frosted.
• Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with remaining jalapeno slices.
• Serve immediately.
