Qumbe East African Coconut Candy

Ingredients

• 1 cup of shredded coconut
• ½ cup of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ½ cup of water

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the shredded coconut, sugar, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon and water.
2. Stir the ingredients together and place the pan over medium heat.
3. Stir the mixture constantly until it begins to thicken and the sugar has dissolved.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
5. Using a spoon, scoop small amounts of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Let the mixture cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Qumbe is a traditional East African treat and is popular in countries such as Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
• The name Qumbe is derived from the Somali word "cumbe" which means "sweet".
• Qumbe is often served as a dessert after a meal or as a snack.