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Chin Chin

Chin chin are small fried snacks from West Africa, that are sweetened and flavored with nutmeg.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Bread
Cuisine: African , Nigerian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2½ tablespoons milk
  • 2 eggs , beaten
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • peanut oil (or vegetable oil) for frying

Instructions

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  1. Combine flour, sugar, vanilla and salt. Rub the butter and flour mixture until reaching a sandy consistency.
  2. Add eggs and start kneading. Add milk until getting a smooth dough. If necessary, add a little flour or milk depending on the texture.
  3. Flatten the dough on a work surface to a thickness of ¼ inch (5mm). Cut small squares of approximately ¾ inch (2cm)
  4. Heat oil and fry, stirring the chin chin to prevent them from sticking. When golden brown, remove them and place them on a plate line with paper towel to remove excess oil.
  5. Serve hot or let cool and store in an airtight container.
  6. The chin chin will keep 4 weeks at room temperature.