Cookbook: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

Procedure

 * 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.
 * 5) Remove the biscuits from the oven, and let cool.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * 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.