Kenyan Mandazi Ice Cream Sandwich

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Kenyan cuisine with this unique recipe for Kenyan Mandazi Ice Cream Sandwich. This sweet treat combines the traditional Kenyan mandazi with creamy ice cream for a delightful dessert that will transport you to the streets of Nairobi.

Kenyan Mandazi Ice Cream Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • Oil for deep frying
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cardamom, and salt.
  2. Add the coconut milk and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Roll out the dough and cut into circles using a cookie cutter.
  4. Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the mandazi circles until golden brown.
  5. Let the mandazi cool, then sandwich a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two mandazi circles.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Deep frying

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
4g
Fat
16g

Supplies

Large bowl Cooking pot Cookie cutter Deep frying pan

Tools

Mixing spoon Rolling pin Ice cream scoop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Kenyan Mandazi Ice Cream Sandwich with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of honey for an extra burst of flavor.

Tips & tricks

For a twist, try using different flavors of ice cream such as mango or coconut for a tropical touch.

Cost

$10