Nigerian Shuku Shuku (Coconut Balls) | Flo Chinyere

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Unsweetened flakes provide flavor with less sugar.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil enhances the coconut flavor.

Combine grated coconut, sugar, and flour in a mixing bowl.

Add eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt to the dry ingredients.

Mix until a dough forms and is well combined.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Scoop small portions of the dough and roll into balls.

Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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