Serves 6
35 min
Chin Chin
Recipe GLPR0a3dbdaa1b6fa0
Chin chin is a delightful West African crispy fried pastry snack. Golden squares or strips of thin, tender dough are fried until deeply golden and crunchy, creating the perfect accompaniment to tea or a light snack. Warm spices like nutmeg enhance the flavor of these bite-sized treats.
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Ingredients
2 cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking powder
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
1 Egg
½ cup Sugar
3 tablespoons Butter, melted
1 cup Milk, room temperature
Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Mix these dry ingredients together with a whisk or fork until evenly combined. Create a well in the center of the dry mixture.
Crack the egg into the well, then add 3 tablespoons of melted butter and 1 cup of milk at room temperature. Stir gently to begin combining the wet and dry ingredients.
Mix all ingredients together until a soft dough forms. Using your hands, knead the dough for 2 to 4 minutes until it becomes smooth and slightly elastic. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface.
Dust your rolling pin with flour and roll out the dough to a very thin sheet, approximately 1/4 to 1/6 inch thick. The dough will expand during frying, so thin rolling is essential.
Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough into long strips, squares, or decorative shapes as desired. Ensure pieces are not too large for even cooking.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet to 355°F. Carefully add the dough pieces to the hot oil and fry. Stir continuously and turn the pieces frequently to achieve even browning on all sides.
Once the chin chin reaches your desired golden-brown color, remove from the oil using a slotted spoon. Place on paper towels to cool completely before serving.
