Chin Chin (Fried Sweet Dough Bites)

Name: Chin Chin (Fried Sweet Dough Bites)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 large egg, beaten; 1/3 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 6 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Crunchy West African fried dough snacks flavored with nutmeg and coconut, cut into small pieces and deep-fried until golden. A beloved party treat and snack sold across Nigeria and Ghana.

55 minEasyServes 8310 cal/serving

West AfricanDessertStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberLow CarbHalal-friendlyLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg.
2

Rub 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3

Add 2 beaten large egg and 1/3 cup evaporated milk and mix to form a firm dough. If too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time. The dough should not stick to your hands.
4

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide, then cut into small pieces about 1/2 inch long.
5

Heat 6 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep pot to 325°F (165°C). Fry dough pieces in small batches, stirring occasionally, until golden and crunchy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
6

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Chin Chin (Fried Sweet Dough Bites)?

For Chin Chin (Fried Sweet Dough Bites), the frying oil is held at 325 F (about 165 C) in step 5. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

How do I know when Chin Chin (Fried Sweet Dough Bites) is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until golden and crunchy.

Can I make Chin Chin (Fried Sweet Dough Bites) dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Chin Chin (Fried Sweet Dough Bites) is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Chin Chin (Fried Sweet Dough Bites) vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/3 cup evaporated milk and 2 large egg, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Chin Chin (Fried Sweet Dough Bites) contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large egg, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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