Chin Chin is a crunchy, sweet, and delicious Nigerian snack that is usually deep-fried, sometimes baked. This right here is a crowd-pleaser.
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INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/3 cup powdered milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup water
PROCEDURE
Step 1
Mix together the flour, sugar, powdered milk, baking powder and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add the margarine, using the tip of your fingers, rub flour and margarine together till mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Step 2
Now add the egg and pour in the water, a little at a time and mix until a dough is formed.
Step 3
lightly knead until smooth and a little stretchy. Cover dough and allow to rest for about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Dust your work surface with a little bit of flour. Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
Step 5
Heat up oil in a saucepan over medium heat. When hot. Fry the cut up doughs in batches while stirring occasionally until just a little bit golden, (they brown more as they cool).
Step 6
Using a slotted spoon, take out chin chin and place on paper towels to soak up excess oil.
Step 7
Cool completely and store in an airtight jar.