🇳🇬 Nigeria recipe
Chin Chin
Chin Chin is Nigeria's quintessential crunchy snack, a fixture at every celebration, holiday gathering, and road trip. These small pieces of sweetened fried dough are flavored with nutmeg and sometimes citrus zest, producing an addictive crunch that makes it impossible to eat just one. Chin Chin is deeply woven into Nigerian culture, with families often preparing massive batches during Christmas and sharing them with neighbors and visitors as a gesture of hospitality.
Prep30 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves6
Difficultyeasy
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 120g butter, softened at room temperature
- 120g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 100ml evaporated milk or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 orange or lemon (optional)
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbs
- 40 g
- Fat
- 16 g
