how to prepare Shuku Shuku (2 Easy Methods)

Are you wondering what shuku shuku is or you already know shuku shuku but you can’t make it, then this post is for you. Nigerian Shuku Shuku is a great Nigerian delicacy that stands as both a dessert and a snack. This post is going to make it easy for you to make shuku shuku.

If you have ever tasted coconut and bread that’s what Shuku Shuku tastes like, yummy right, I know you are already imagining. It is the perfect way to recycle the chaff that I get when I extract coconut milk. You can also use coconut flakes for this but the Shuku Shuku made with those are lighter, coconut flakes can be used for a lot of things. Just like eating coconut and bread and it tastes so nice.

Ingredients for Shuku Shuku

There are two ways to prepare this, the first requires baking while the second does not. Both are simple and easy to make. I am going to show you the two methods and how to prepare them, you just have to follow the instructions accurately.

For the baked method you will need:

• 120g coconut chaff (or coconut flakes)
• 3 egg yolks
• 30g icing sugar (powdered sugar)
• Bread crumbs

For the low carb version use:

• 120g coconut chaff (or coconut flakes)
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 drops stevia or to taste

For the no-bake method you will need:

• 120g coconut chaff (or coconut flakes)
• Evaporated milk (Peak Milk)
• 30g icing sugar (powdered sugar)
• Bread crumbs

For the low carb version use:

• 120g coconut chaff (or coconut flakes)
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 2 drops stevia or to taste

Notes on the ingredients:

1. I prefer coconut chaff for Shuku Shuku because coconut flakes are too light and dry. You get coconut chaff from blending coconuts when making coconut milk and coconut oil.
2. You only need enough quantity of evaporated milk that will make the coconut chaff stick together. So just keep adding bit by bit till the chaff is sticky enough to make balls, it should not be soaking wet.
3. You can also use condensed milk. I do not use it because it is too sweet for me and it is kind of sticky.

Directions on how to make the baked shuku shuku

Baked Shuku Shuku

These are the steps to take to prepare your baked snack.

1. Put the coconut chaff in a deep bowl and add the egg yolks and the icing (powdered) sugar.
2. Mix very well with a spatula till everything is well incorporated.
3. Use fingertips to make small balls of Shuku Shuku, about the size of table tennis balls.
4. Gently roll each ball on some bread crumbs till it is completely covered with bread crumbs.
5. Place in the oven tray and bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (335°F) for 15-20 minutes. Or till you see them turn a slight yellow all over.
6. That’s it!

No-bake Shuku Shuku

These are the steps you need to follow to be able to make this snack without baking.

1. Put the coconut chaff in a deep bowl and add the icing (powdered) sugar.
2. Add the evaporated milk (or condensed milk) bit by bit and mix with a fork at the same time.
3. Do this till you have enough quantity of milk in the coconut chaff to enable you to make shuku shuku balls with the chaff. The mix should not be soaking wet with the milk. 
4. Mix very well with the fork till everything is well incorporated.
5. Use your fingertips to make small balls of Shuku Shuku, about the size of table tennis balls.
6. Gently roll them on some bread crumbs till they are completely covered.
7. They are ready to eat!