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Shuku Shuku (Coconut Balls)

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Author: Imma Published:7/09/2013Updated:4/02/2021
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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!

Coconut Macaroons(shuku shuku)

West Africa has an abundance of quick, easy and delicious  snack food, chin-chin, puff puff, kelewele, suya, that taste great and we all  lust over  (at least those of us living abroad), despite the fact that we are surrounded by plethora of  snacks.

shuku shuku

Shuku shuku is another  strong contender- one of those addictive snacks , which brings pleasurable childhood memories  and make you want to relive your childhood all over again.

shuku shuku

Well, not really ….just some parts of it. Anyways, back to to these mouthful of joy.

shuku shuku

Shuku -shuku  is a sweet tasting Nigerian snack  that   has found  it’s way to other neighboring countries and each country has embraced it ,  Why? because it tastes great and can be made in less than no time .The  star  ingredient in this recipe is coconut, of course, eggs, sugar , and flour to coat the coconut balls. I included vanilla bean  in the recipe for added flavor  or you can do the same or  include a dash of nutmeg.

shuku shuku

If you love  macaroons , you going are in for a treat because they are somewhat similar in taste and texture  however,  these coconut balls are crunchy  on the outside and chewy inside ,but slightly less sweet , allowing room for the coconut to shine through.

It is important to use unsweetened coconut flakes in this recipe. If you can’t find  it, use  1 egg and 1 egg yolk and increase the coconut flakes  to 1 1/2 cup and generously roll in flour .

Serve it at room temperature.

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Shuku Shuku (Coconut Balls)

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!
4.5 from 2 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
African
Servings 9 - 12 balls

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
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • 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 Information:

Calories: 123kcal (6%)| Carbohydrates: 13g (4%)| Protein: 2g (4%)| Fat: 7g (11%)| Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)| Cholesterol: 43mg (14%)| Sodium: 5mg| Potassium: 62mg (2%)| Fiber: 1g (4%)| Sugar: 6g (7%)| Vitamin A: 60IU (1%)| Vitamin C: 0.2mg| Calcium: 8mg (1%)| Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
Author: Imma
Course: Snack
Cuisine: African
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Nutrition Facts
Shuku Shuku (Coconut Balls)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 62mg2%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. hadiza salisu says

    Posted on 11/6 at 10:30PM

    Thank you for the wonderful recipe. Can I fry instead of bake them?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/7 at 1:12AM

      Hi Hadiza, I have not tried Frying them, so I can’t say for sure what the outcome with be. If you please let me know how it works out for you. Thanks

      Reply
  2. jessica says

    Posted on 10/21 at 2:07PM

    hi! i’m making this recipe for my african dance class and i was wondering if you had any insight on how this recipe is included in african culture, thank you so much!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/22 at 2:30PM

      Hi Jessica, sorry nothing much to offer. Just a tasty treat made with coconut.

      Reply
    • Connie says

      Posted on 10/22 at 3:46PM

      I know, I have a friend who is Nigerian, and after reading this recipe I want to make it for book club because of the book we are reading. He says his mother made these very often when he was growing up and it was what they had also on holidays. So according to him, these are very popular in Lagos, Nigeria.

      Reply
  3. Dina says

    Posted on 10/14 at 6:32PM

    they look yummy!

    Reply
    • Africanbites says

      Posted on 10/14 at 6:38PM

      Thanks Dina

      Reply
  4. kelsey says

    Posted on 7/13 at 1:13PM

    I did make the shuku shuku today but mine didn’t look juicy like yours. So my question is what made yours to have that yellowish colour because mine was white. And is there anything i can do to make it juicer. The taste was great though. Thanks a lot.

    Reply
  5. Rosemary Niba says

    Posted on 7/10 at 2:42PM

    4 stars
    Hi Emmaculate, i have been trying out each and every one of yr recipe,when i bake the Kassava Coconut cake ,it was so delicious that my friends wanted to have the reccipe.Thank u so much.

    Reply
  6. kelsey says

    Posted on 7/9 at 5:47PM

    It looks delicious but did you forget to include the recipe? Thanks for bringing to us the best.

    Reply
    • Africanbites says

      Posted on 7/10 at 3:21AM

      Silly me, technology pull a fast one on me. Thanks Kelsey

      Reply

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