Best Shuku Shuku Nigerian Coconut Balls Recipes

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SHUKU SHUKU (COCONUT BALLS)



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Shuku Shuku (Coconut Balls) - quick and easy, addictive, sweet bite-sized African treats made with coconut flakes and few other ingredients. So good that you'd popping these one after the other!

Provided by Imma

Categories     Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Align cookie sheet with parchment or foil paper, coat with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the coconut flakes , eggs, and sugar.
  • 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 .
  • Scoop a spoonful of mixture using your hands, roll it into bite size balls. Then roll each coconut ball in flour and place on an baking sheet. Bake approximately for 15 -20 minutes or until it slightly turns brown. Cool and store in an air tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHUKU SHUKU



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A Nigerian desert that is a favorite with children of all ages.

Provided by Forgemaster

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 35m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
¼ cup castor sugar or superfine sugar
3 egg yolks
½ cup self-rising flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut, sugar and egg yolks to form a stiff dough. Squeeze into 1 inch balls, and roll each ball in flour to coat. Place on a baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 60.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

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