How to Make Nigerian Chin Chin
You must have heard of the famous Nigerian Chin Chin, that is if you haven’t tasted it. Here is how to make Nigerian Chin Chin, to your own taste. I have made this recipe so simple that it is self-explanatory and you may only need to try it once.
How to Make Nigerian Chin Chin
Chin Chin is a popular Nigerian snack that is crunchy, sweet, and perfect for any occasion. Maybe you are with friends, you can chew it while having conversations or you can just give it to your little ones.
Trust me when I say that it is a dish for any occasion. It is one of those snacks that you can either take with wine, juices, fruit drinks, fruit juices, and other drinkables or you can simply just eat it like that.
You see where am heading now, you just must know how to do it yourself.
Let’s take a look at the ingredients for this popular snack.
Ingredients
1. Four cups all-purpose flour
2. 1/2 cup granulated sugar
3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
4. 1 teaspoon baking powder
5. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6. 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
7. Two large eggs
8. 3/4 cup evaporated milk (or regular milk)
9. Vegetable oil for frying
Steps to Making Nigerian Chin Chin
Before you start cooking make sure all your utensils and equipment are clean including your cooking area. As I will always say; hygiene is very important when it comes to what we eat.
Let’s get started;
Step 1
Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg in a large bowl, and mix well to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 2
Add the room-temperature butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3
beat the eggs, add the milk, and Mix well in a separate bowl.
Pour the egg and milk mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until the dough comes together. You may need to use your hands to knead the dough lightly until it forms a smooth, non-sticky ball.
Step 4
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes.
Step 5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Try to keep the thickness even to ensure uniform cooking.
Step 6
Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into small squares or rectangles. You can make the pieces as small or as large as you like, but traditionally, they are about 1/2 inch wide.
Step 7
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat enough vegetable oil to submerge the Chin Chin pieces. The oil should be heated to about 350°F (175°C). You can test the temperature by dropping a small piece of dough into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.
Step 8
Fry the cut dough in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Stir occasionally to ensure even frying.
Fry until the Chin Chin pieces are golden brown and crispy, about 2-5 minutes per batch.
Step 9
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried Chin Chin from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Allow the Chin Chin to cool completely. They will become more crunchy as they cool.
Please do not worry if you don’t get it the first time, no one does. However, you can always come back and refer to this recipe and then, try again. The more you try it, the more you get better at it.
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