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Chin Chin

Chin Chin – West African Fried pastry enjoyed throughout the region especially in Nigeria- Crispy Crunchy and Addictive.
Course Snacks
Cuisine African
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 people
Calories 355kcal
Author Imma

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

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.

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

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2.3mg