Crunchy Chin Chin
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Mix Dry Ingredients
• Add your flour into a large mixing bowl• Add the other dry ingredients ( sugar, powdered milk, baking powder, nutmeg, salt )• Mix everything very very well - 2
Adding Margarine
• Add the butter or margarine to the mix.• Using your fingers, rub the butter into the flour until it starts looking like breadcrumbs.• This step is very important because it will give us that crunchy texture. - 3
Add Liquid Ingredients
• Beat the eggs lightly.• Add the eggs and vanilla extract into the mixture.• Mix thoroughly until the batter is even.• Gradually add milk while mixing. We don't want it watery, we want firm dough that is not sticky to our fingers, and maintain it's shape. - 4
Rest The Dough
• Transfer the dough onto a clean table or tray and pound it together for about 5 to 10 minutes until.• Cover the dough with a plastic wrapping or clean kitchen towel and allow it to rest for 30 minutes. This will help make the rolling easy - 5
Roll And Cut
• Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll each portion into a flat sheet of about 0.5 cm.• Then cut these sheets into small cubes for that crunchy feel. - 6
Fry The Chin Chin
• In a deep pot heat your vegetable oil over medium heat.• Add chin chin pieces in small batches, don't put too much at a time.• Stir occasionally while frying.• Fry until golden brown, firm, and crispy. It usually takes about 5-8 minutes per batch.• Use a frying spoon to remove and place on a paper towel to drain. - 7
Cool & Store
• Allow the chin chin to cool completely• You can store in airtight containers and it should last about 3-6 weeks.• Consume independently as a snack or with tea or coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions about Crunchy Chin Chin
What is Crunchy Chin Chin?
Crunchy Chin Chin is an authentic African dish shared by Angelaaaaa on Tamub. Browse the full ingredient list and step-by-step cooking instructions above.
How long does Crunchy Chin Chin take to make?
Crunchy Chin Chin takes approximately 70 minutes to prepare. Follow the step-by-step instructions on this page for the full cooking process.
What are the main ingredients in Crunchy Chin Chin?
The main ingredients for Crunchy Chin Chin include: 750 g of All Purpose Flour, 200 g of Powdered Sugar, 50 g of Powdered Milk, 2 tsp of Baking Powder, 1 tsp of Ground Nutmeg. See the full ingredient list above.
How difficult is it to make Crunchy Chin Chin?
Crunchy Chin Chin has a difficulty level of medium. The step-by-step instructions on this page are designed to guide cooks of all levels.