
Breakfast
Vitumbua (small rice cakes)
Small, fluffy cakes made from ground rice, coconut milk and yeast, cooked in a dimpled pan. They have a golden crust and a light, airy crumb, perfect for breakfast.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Soak the rice for 4 hours, then drain it and blend it finely with a little coconut milk.
- Add the rest of the coconut milk, the sugar, eggs, yeast, salt and cardamom, then mix until you have a smooth batter.
- Let the batter rest for 1 hour in a warm spot so it rises.
- Heat a dimpled pan (like a blini pan) and lightly oil each cup.
- Pour the batter into the cups to three-quarters full and cook over medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- When the edges are golden and the top is dry, flip the cakes and cook for 1 more minute. Serve warm.
Variations and tips
Sweet vanilla version. Add the vanilla extract to the batter for a softer, more indulgent flavour.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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