Mkate wa sinia

Mkate wa sinia is coastal rice cake, soft and slightly sweet, baked in a pan for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

Rice flour (1 cup)

Coconut milk (1 cup)

Sugar (1/4 cup)

Yeast (1/2 tablespoon)

Cardamom (1/4 tablespoon).

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm coconut milk with a pinch of sugar; let sit 5 minutes.

Mix rice flour, sugar and cardamom.

Add yeast mixture and remaining coconut milk to form a batter.

Let rise for 1 hour.

Pour into a greased round pan, bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until set.

Slice and serve with chai.