Shuku Shuku(Nigerian Coconut Balls) Recipe
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- 17 Feb 2023
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This African dessert is usually made with a combination of sugar, egg yolks, flour, and desiccated coconut.
Shuku shuku are traditional coconut balls originating from Nigeria.
This African dessert is usually made with a combination of sugar, egg yolks, flour, and desiccated coconut. The coconut is mixed with sugar and egg yolks in order to make a stiff dough.
The dough is rolled into bite-sized balls and the balls are rolled in flour until fully coated.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
2 large egg yolk
1/4 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean or 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/2 cup flour or self rising flour
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Align cookie sheet with parchment or foil paper, coat with cooking spray.
3. In a large mixing bowl combine the coconut flakes , eggs, and sugar.
4. Split open vanilla bean and scrape the the inside with the dull side of a knife add it to the coconut mixture . Mix well until all the mixture is fully combined .
5. Scoop a spoonful of mixture using your hands, roll it into bite size balls. Read More…
