Naan mburu a traditional Gambian Good Friday dessert, rice pudding

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Almond butter is lower in calories, while peanut butter is more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while milk is easier to find.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: unbleached flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Soak bar in water for 2 hours to separate seeds from juice.

Break coconut and prepare rice balls.

Steam rice balls for about 45 minutes.

Let rice cool before mixing with baoba juice.

Mix in condensed milk, vanilla extract, banana extract, and rice balls.

Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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