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Nigerian Chin Chin
A crunchy Nigerian fried snack made with flour, milk, egg, butter, sugar, nutmeg, and small crisp squares.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 3 min📖 1 min readServes 8~265 kcal🇳🇬 Nigerian🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 18 min cook 15 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 3 min- Prep30 min
- Resting/Marinating15 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Flour
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Granulated sugar
- 60 g Butter
- 1 Egg
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Milk
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Grated nutmeg
- 1 pinch Salt
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, sugar, grated nutmeg, and salt.
- 2
Rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips.
- 3
Add the egg and milk, and knead a firm but rollable dough.
- 4
Rest the dough for 15 minutes so it does not shrink while cutting.
15 min15:00 - 5
Roll the dough to 5 mm thick and cut it into small squares.
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil to about 170°C and fry the chin chin pieces for 5 to 6 minutes, until golden.
6 min06:00 - 7
Drain off excess oil and store in a dry container once completely cool.
💡 Tip: Do not cut the dough too thick; small squares crisp without soaking up oil and keep longer in a storage container.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chin chin at room temperature as a dry snack with unsweetened tea or Turkish coffee.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~265
kcal calories
5
g protein
38
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 58%Fat 34%
11.1g
Sugar
1.2g
Fiber
136.3mg
Sodium
11g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
3/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Nigerian Chin Chin make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Nigerian Chin Chin take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 18 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 63 minutes in total.Is Nigerian Chin Chin difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Nigerian Chin Chin have?
Approximately 265 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 38g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Nigerian Chin Chin contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Nigerian Chin Chin belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Nigerian Chin Chin need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Nigerian Chin Chin filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 3/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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