Baba dudu
Baba dudu is a coconut candy that translates to black or dark old man in Yoruba.[1][2] It is also called sweet alagbon, meaning sweet coconut. It is made from coconut milk or cream and sugar.[3] The ingredients are mixed and cooked till they change colour. When it is dark brown, it is taken off the heat. It is left to cool down a bit then rolled into shapes and sizes before it hardens. Sometimes salt is added in the recipe.[4] They are among the culturally significant snacks in Yoruba cuisine and in Nigeria.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Odutuyo, Adeyinka (2023-06-10). "These Local Candies Need to Make a Comeback". Zikoko!. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ "Baba Dudu - Andies Candies". 2018-02-03. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ for #OunjeAladun, Omolabake (2021-07-13). "Baba Dudu Candy (Coconut sweets)". Ounje Aladun. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ "Baba Dudu : How to make Baba Dudu (African Dark coconut Candy) – Nigerian Food TV". Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ "Some research recommendations for indigenous snacks". Financial Nigeria International Limited. Retrieved 2026-01-11.