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Coconut Candy (Shuku Shuku) recipe by Safe Plated

Coconut Candy (Shuku Shuku)

Sweet and chewy coconut candy, a popular Nigerian treat.

30m12 servings
SHELLFISH-free
120 cal|1g protein|20g carbs|5g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Grated coconut
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a pot, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. 2Add grated coconut and vanilla extract to the pot.
  3. 3Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to clump together.
  4. 4Remove from heat and spoon the mixture onto a greased baking sheet or plate.
  5. 5Allow to cool and harden completely before cutting into squares or desired shapes.

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