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Chin Chin
Nigeria
Sold in bags at every Nigerian market, party and celebration. Children grow up with chin chin as their favourite snack.
Nigerian fried dough snack — small, crunchy fried dough pieces flavoured with nutmeg and lemon. Nigeria's most beloved crunchy snack, eaten at every celebration.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
565 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
400gplain flour
100gcaster sugar
50gbutter
2eggs
100mlevaporated milk
1 tspnutmeg
zest of 1lemon
oilfor frying
Method
1
Mix flour, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, nutmeg and lemon to a stiff dough.
2
Roll thin. Cut into small sticks or squares.
3
Deep-fry at 160°C for 5-7 minutes until golden and very crunchy. Drain.
4
Cool completely before storing.
Chef's Tip
Fry at a low temperature — chin chin must cook slowly to become thoroughly crunchy, not just browned.
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