Nigerian Coconut Puff Puff is a delightful twist on a classic Nigerian street food and party snack. Also known as Kpo Kpof or Kpof Kpof, this beloved treat combines traditional puff puff dough with toasted coconut shavings for an exciting texture and flavor combination.
What makes this version special is the delightful crunch of toasted coconut in every bite. The balls can even be dipped in melted chocolate for an indulgent dessert variation that takes this classic snack to new heights.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut shavings
- 1 1/4 cups tepid water
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- Prep time: 45 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Serves: 6-8
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Sift flour into a clean bowl and mix in yeast, sugar, salt, and nutmeg thoroughly
- Step 2: Add tepid water and mix by hand until achieving a smooth paste consistency
- Step 3: Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes until doubled in size
- Step 4: Prepare coconut shavings by grating fresh coconut and toasting until light brown
- Step 5: Fold toasted coconut shavings into the risen dough
- Step 6: Heat oil to moderate temperature for frying
- Step 7: Drop dough portions into hot oil and fry until golden brown
- Step 8: Drain on paper towels and serve warm
Additional Instructions
- For perfectly round puff puffs, use a ziplock bag technique: cut a small hole in one corner and pipe dough into hot oil, cutting with scissors to form balls
- Coconut shavings can be toasted in the oven on a baking tray or dry-fried in a pan
- Optional: sprinkle with icing sugar before serving
- Can be dipped in melted chocolate for a dessert variation
- Best served warm
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days
- Contains gluten and coconut allergens
General Nutritional Values
- Approx. Calories: 180 kcal per piece
- Approx. Protein: 3g
- Approx. Carbohydrates: 25g
- Approx. Fat: 8g
