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Poloo (Fried Coconut Biscuits)

Poloo (Fried Coconut Biscuits)

Ghana

40Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

Crunchy fried coconut dough biscuits sold at Ga and coastal Ghanaian roadside stalls, sweet and flaky and cut into little diamonds for snacking.

Equipment
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Knife or pastry cutter
  • Deep pot
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Plain flour400 g
Grated or desiccated coconut100 g
Sugar100 g
Margarine or butter60 g
Ground nutmeg0.5 tsp
Salt0.25 tsp
Coconut milk or waterabout 150 ml
Vegetable oil for frying500 ml

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