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Gurudi (Nigerian Coconut Biscuit)

Gurudi, also called gurundi, is a Nigerian coconut biscuit made from finely-grated coconut, cassava starch, and sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh coconut
  • 65 g white sugar
  • 80 g cassava starch
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

Instructions

  1. 1
    Gently crack open the coconut, and separate the meat from the shell. Use a grater or food processor to shred the coconut.
  2. 2
    Combine the grated coconut, sugar, cassava starch, and nutmeg. Stir in water until it forms a dough ball.
  3. 3
    Roll out the dough until thin. Cut out square biscuits, and transfer them to a buttered baking tray.
  4. 4
    Bake the biscuits for about 20–25 minutes at 150°C (300°F) until golden brown and crisped.
  5. 5
    Remove the biscuits from the oven, and let cool.
Category
Desserts