Chin Chin
Chin Chin is a crunchy, sweet and delicious Nigerian snack that is usually deep fried, sometimes baked. This right here is a crowd pleaser.
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- 1 MIN READ
- Ingredients
- 8 INGREDIENTS
- Step photos
- 7 PHOTOS
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Chin Chin is a crunchy, sweet, and delicious Nigerian snack that is usually deep-fried, sometimes baked. This right here is a crowd-pleaser.
INGREDIENTS / 08
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/3 cup powdered milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup water
METHOD / 07
1 MIN READ
- 01
Mix together the flour, sugar, powdered milk, baking powder and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add the margarine, using the tip of your fingers, rub flour and margarine together till mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- 02
Now add the egg and pour in the water, a little at a time and mix until a dough is formed.
- 03
lightly knead until smooth and a little stretchy. Cover dough and allow to rest for about 10 minutes.
- 04
Dust your work surface with a little bit of flour. Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- 05
Heat up oil in a saucepan over medium heat. When hot. Fry the cut up doughs in batches while stirring occasionally until just a little bit golden, (they brown more as they cool).
- 06
Using a slotted spoon, take out chin chin and place on paper towels to soak up excess oil.
- 07
Cool completely and store in an airtight jar.
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Dolapo Grey
PUBLISHED JUNE 13, 2020
