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Chin Chin

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Author: Imma Published:11/04/2012Updated:12/12/2021
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Chin Chin – West African Fried pastry enjoyed throughout the region especially in Nigeria- Crispy Crunchy and Addictive.

Chin Chin

Chin chin is my all time favorite snack -it  tastes so good , yet so bad for you .It is a scrumptious fried pastry made in various ways. Throughout West Africa and Nigeria Chin Chin originally was prepared for special occasions. It has evolved from a special occasion food to being a snack food, sold on street corners, kiosk and supermarkets.

CHin Chin

Growing up, it was customary  at most homes in Cameroon,  to make this delicious snack during the Christmas season. Each home has its own variation: some soft to the point of falling apart, others so hard that after a couple of bites you feel like your teeth would break.

Chin Chin

Some shaped like small balls; others   kneaded and cut into small  1 inch squares. The overall experience  of  slowly feasting on chin-chin is immeasurable…..I never got  tired of trying all the different variations of Chin-Chin.

Chin Chin

Even at this ripe old age I still love it ,  the only issue is,  “once I pop I cannot stop”. On one occasion I had to hide it in the trunk of my car. Well, that was a little extreme, but I had to. It is so addictive!!

 

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The ingredients for this recipe are: butter, sugar, eggs and flour and some sort of seasoning. Although the thought of making chin- chin dough can be a little intimidating, this recipe is surprisingly simple and straightforward.

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You can shape this however you like. They take no longer to make than any other cookie, and the most time consuming part is probably the frying.

Enjoy!!!

NOTES

  • If you like your chin soft then add more butter – 1 or 2 Tablespoons more . Be careful not to use too much butter . If not your chin chin is going to crumble.
  • A pasta machine helps in rolling out the dough and shaping it. check it out here 

 

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Chin Chin

Chin Chin – West African Fried pastry enjoyed throughout the region especially in Nigeria- Crispy Crunchy and Addictive.
4.80 from 43 votes
Prep: 30 minutes mins
Cook: 30 minutes mins
Total: 1 hour hr
African
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups 440 grams all-Purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1- teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1/4 cup or 4 tablespoons margarine/butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • oil for frying
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Instructions

  • Using a mixer or by hand mix the dry ingredients; flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, nutmeg and lime zest
  • Add the butter to the flour and mix well until the butter is well incorporated with the flour.
  • Add milk and egg into the mixture. Keep mixing until you have formed a sticky dough ball
  • Dump the dough ball onto a floured surface and knead, incorporating more flour into the dough as needed, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and even in color and no longer sticky. Chin-chin can be cut into many shapes and sizes
  • Divide dough in half .On a floured board roll each half about 1/6 inches thick. Just like linguine or fettuccine. You can make it easy by using a pasta machine if you have one available. Make shapes as desired.
  • Add oil (about 3 inches deep) to a heated skillet/sauce pan or my all time favorite Dutch oven that is over medium heat and bring it to 375 degrees .
  • Fry in hot oil until golden .Remove from oil, drain, and serve. You can store this in an air tight container for up to a month.

Tips & Notes:

  1. For this recipe , I used a standard measuring cup( leveled ). I also used standard measuring spoons.
  2. If you like your chin soft then add more butter – 1 or 2 Tablespoons more . Be careful not to use too much butter . If not your chin chin is going to crumble.
  3. A pasta machine helps in rolling out the dough and shaping it. check it out here 

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 355kcal (18%)| Carbohydrates: 62g (21%)| Protein: 8g (16%)| Fat: 10g (15%)| Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)| Cholesterol: 48mg (16%)| Sodium: 284mg (12%)| Potassium: 74mg (2%)| Fiber: 6g (25%)| Sugar: 20g (22%)| Vitamin A: 340IU (7%)| Calcium: 91mg (9%)| Iron: 2.3mg (13%)
Author: Imma
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: African
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Nutrition Facts
Chin Chin
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 284mg12%
Potassium 74mg2%
Carbohydrates 62g21%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 340IU7%
Calcium 91mg9%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Jane Od says

    Posted on 10/7 at 10:33AM

    Recipe came through for me

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/8 at 11:05AM

      Great ! Thanks for the feedback.

      Reply
  2. HAPPINESS TREASURE says

    Posted on 7/6 at 9:07AM

    PLEASE TEACH ME HOW TO MAKE A QUICK SNACK

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 7/7 at 7:13AM

      Here are some quick snacks recipe collection, you can try few of them I am sure you would like them 🙂 https://www.africanbites.com/15-african-snack-recipes-3/

      Reply
  3. Chioma says

    Posted on 2/12 at 4:22PM

    This recipe came out perfectly!
    Thank you so much for this authentic Nigerian recipe!

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 2/14 at 12:53AM

      Wonderful! Thank you so much for the feedback Chioma :)!

      Reply
  4. Darius says

    Posted on 12/23 at 10:41PM

    That’s great bebe. I love you and your teaching.

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 12/25 at 3:34AM

      Oh great to hear that. Thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. Joy says

    Posted on 6/23 at 12:20PM

    Hi there! Can you bake them instead? What temperature and time?

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 6/26 at 10:48AM

      You sure can bake them. Just oil a baking sheet well, place the pieces on the sheet and bake them for about 15-20 minutes in a 325℉/163℃ oven. Please let me know how it goes.

      Reply
  6. Mercy says

    Posted on 5/30 at 2:17PM

    I need the recipe for four liters of chinchin..thank you

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 6/2 at 8:07AM

      I’ll give you the ingredient measurements for four times the recipe, but you may find it turns out better if you double the original recipe and make two batches. The dough will be easier to handle. Let me know how it goes.
      14 cups all-purpose flour
      3 cups sugar
      2 teaspoons salt
      1 teaspoon baking powder
      2 teaspoons grated nutmeg (optional)
      3 teaspoon grated lime zest
      1 cup butter
      4 large eggs
      3 cups milk
      Oil for frying

      Reply
  7. Afro Treats says

    Posted on 5/11 at 8:45PM

    We love African snacks and we love what you do.

    Reply
    • Amina says

      Posted on 5/12 at 10:23AM

      Thank you. Stay tuned for more recipes.

      Reply
  8. Jumaina nasir says

    Posted on 5/6 at 10:02AM

    I loved this recipe so much!

    Reply
    • Amina says

      Posted on 5/6 at 10:06AM

      Thank you for your love and support. Stay tuned for more amazing recipes. Thanks

      Reply
  9. Theophilus iorbee says

    Posted on 1/11 at 2:30AM

    I loved this recipe so much! It so beautiful i love it

    Reply
    • Amina says

      Posted on 1/11 at 4:25AM

      Hi Iorbee,
      Thank you for sharing your words. Stay tuned for more amazing recipes. Happy Tuesday

      Reply
  10. John Smith says

    Posted on 12/16 at 3:11PM

    Where are the videos. I see many webpages that state watch videos but I can’t find the link underneath “Watch How To Make It”

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/17 at 10:57AM

      Hey John! Thanks for brining this up! I will surely check this and make sure it works. Please feel free to refresh the page anytime later today.

      Reply
  11. Ruthie says

    Posted on 11/2 at 5:07PM

    Hey
    I really love your recipe, they always taste good even at first try.
    For this recipe i was wondering if I could use vegetable oil instead of butter or margarine and which quantity if I could.

    Thank you

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/3 at 11:28AM

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  12. Sofoluwe deborah says

    Posted on 6/10 at 12:33PM

    I luv ur teaching ma, pls ma how many recipe can i use for a paint of flower

    Reply
  13. ESEOSA says

    Posted on 5/29 at 1:04AM

    Helpful, thanks

    Reply
    • Dona says

      Posted on 9/1 at 9:08AM

      I just tried this recipe. It came out perfect. You have ruined my self-control; I can’t stop eating it. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
  14. stella says

    Posted on 4/21 at 12:39PM

    pls ma i need the recipe for two paint of flour for cStellahinchin

    Reply
  15. Faith Ose says

    Posted on 4/16 at 9:22AM

    I like this recipe. It was perfect.

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 4/18 at 8:15PM

      Thank you, Faith!

      Reply
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