Step by step method on how to make chin chin
Chin chin is a popular West African snack, especially in Nigeria. It's crunchy, sweet, and easy to make. Here's a simple recipe for making chin chin:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
2. Add Butter: Cut the softened butter into small pieces and add it to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
3. Add Eggs: Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and then add them to the flour mixture. Mix well.
4. Add Milk or Water: Gradually add the milk or water to the mixture and knead into a smooth, non-sticky dough. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
5. Roll and Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a knife or a pizza cutter to cut the dough into small squares, rectangles, or strips.
6. Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium heat.
7. Fry Chin Chin: Once the oil is hot (but not smoking), carefully drop in the cut dough pieces in batches. Fry until they are golden brown, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
8. Drain and Cool: Remove the fried chin chin from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Allow them to cool completely.
9. Serve or Store: Once cooled, chin chin can be served immediately or stored in an airtight container to maintain its crunchiness.
Enjoy your homemade chin chin!
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