Coconut Burfi
- Soomaali
- Qumbe – Zinoolo za Naazi
- Français
- Burfi à la Noix de Coco
- العربية
- حلاوة النارجيل
By Leila & Abdullahi · ·
These coconut sweets are a cross between milk fudge (Peera or Caana Baraawe in Somali) and the White Coconut Sweets (Qumbe Cad). They were one of our favourite sweets in Brava, Somalia. Making these sweets used to be time-consuming since it required that milk be reduced significantly. We remember the very long time spent standing and stirring to prevent the milk from burning.
Luckily with the availability of condensed milk, these sweets are quick and easy to make. If you cannot find sweetened condensed milk (for example certain parts of Somalia), combine sugar and three times as much milk and reduce the mixture to half, using very low heat.
In this recipe custard powder is added towards the end of cooking. However, the traditional method uses all-purpose flour instead of the custard powder.
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Ingredients
1 cup = 237 mL · 1 Tbsp = 15 mL · 1 tsp = 5 mL. All are level measurements.
Method
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Steps for preparing the coconut burfi In a pot set on high heat, pour in the milk.
Add the condensed milk.
Add the shredded coconut.
Add the sugar.
Lower the heat to medium when it comes to a boil.
After 10 to 12 minutes, add the butter.
Cover to control spattering.
After 20 minutes from the start, add the custard powder or all-purpose flour.
Just before turning off the heat, add the ground cardamom and stir well.
Spreading and cutting the coconut burfi When it starts forming into a ball, you will know it is ready.
Transfer to a lightly-oiled surface.
Flatten it with a rolling pin while still hot.
Spread it to the desired thickness.
Cut it when it becomes cool to the touch.
Cut to the desired shape.
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sc my dear cuz i hope you and rest of the family are well i reduced the sugar (becouse of too much sweat )is that ok
Wa’alaikum Assalam Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
We are all doing well. Thank you for the comments.
We already reduced the sugar, so you should not reduce anymore. Sugar is what glues everything together.
A/C
Hi the other day i made coconut burfi and it turned out soft ,is this how its supposed to be or not
Thank you
Wa’alaikum Assalam Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
How are you Halima? We hope everything is well.
It is supposed to be crumbly, not soft. If you did not cook it enough, it becomes soft.