Gurudi (Nigerian Coconut Biscuit)
Gurudi, also called gurundi, is a Nigerian coconut biscuit made from finely-grated coconut, cassava starch, and sugar.
Easy
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
1 fresh coconut
2
65 g white sugar
3
80 g cassava starch
4
1 pinch nutmeg
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Gently crack open the coconut, and separate the meat from the shell. Use a grater or food processor to shred the coconut.
2
Combine the grated coconut, sugar, cassava starch, and nutmeg. Stir in water until it forms a dough ball.
3
Roll out the dough until thin. Cut out square biscuits, and transfer them to a buttered baking tray.
4
Bake the biscuits for about 20–25 minutes at 150°C (300°F) until golden brown and crisped.
20–25 minutes
5
Remove the biscuits from the oven, and let cool.
Notes
- •In the absence of cassava starch, potato starch or corn starch can be used as a substitute.
- •If desired, you can also use pre-shredded coconut.