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Nigerian Chin Chin Recipe — Crunchy Sweet Snack

Nigerian Chin Chin Recipe — Crunchy Sweet Snack

Prep.
15 min
Cuisson
45 min
Total
60 min
Servings
4 personnes
Niveau
Moyen
Cuisine
Nigeria — Afrique Centrale

Ingrédients

Préparation

  1. 1
    Mélanger les secs : Dans un grand bol, tamisez la farine. Ajoutez sucre, levure, muscade, vanille, sel. Mélangez.
  2. 2
    Incorporer le beurre : Ajoutez le beurre mou. Travaillez du bout des doigts jusqu'à obtention d'une texture sableuse.
  3. 3
    Ajouter œuf et lait : Faites un puits. Cassez l'œuf. Versez le lait progressivement. Pétrissez 5 min jusqu'à obtenir une pâte ferme et lisse. Ne pas hydrater trop : la pâte doit rester ferme.
  4. 4
    Reposer : Couvrez. Laissez reposer 15 min.
  5. 5
    Étaler : Sur un plan fariné, étalez la pâte sur 5 mm d'épaisseur.
  6. 6
    Découper : Découpez en lanières de 1 cm de large, puis en petits rectangles de 2-3 cm. Vous pouvez aussi faire des losanges.
  7. 7
    Frire : Chauffez l'huile à 170°C dans une grande casserole. Plongez les morceaux par poignées. Cuisez 4-5 min en remuant pour une coloration uniforme dorée.
  8. 8
    Égoutter : Retirez à l'écumoire. Égouttez sur papier absorbant. Laissez refroidir complètement.
  9. 9
    Conserver : Stockez dans une boîte hermétique. Se conservent 2 semaines.
Pour aller plus loin : histoire, variantes, accompagnements et conseils

In brief

  • Chin chin: crunchy lightly sweet Nigerian fried bites
  • Origin: Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana
  • Essential ingredients: wheat flour, soft butter, sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
  • A shared dish, central to family meals and ceremonies.

Origins and cultural history of Chin chin

Chin chin takes its roots in Nigeria, Cameroon and Ghana. Chin chin is THE must-have snack of Nigeria and several West African countries. Small fried biscuits, halfway between a fritter and a doughnut, crunchy and lightly sweetened. Present at every party, wedding and children's snack time. It is an integral part of the local culinary heritage and continues to be passed down from generation to generation, from family kitchens to the tables of Afro-Caribbean diaspora restaurants in France.

Its preparation brings the family together around traditional flavours and embodies a moment of sharing and conviviality.

What are the essential ingredients of Chin chin

The preparation of Chin chin relies on a few essential ingredients found in most African and Caribbean online grocery stores, including NKOSI.

  • wheat flour
  • soft butter
  • sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg

Nutritional benefits of Chin chin

Chin chin provides several interesting nutrients: proteins, fibre, minerals and vitamins depending on the ingredients used. It is a balanced dish rooted in the healthy culinary tradition of Africa and the Caribbean.

Frequently asked questions about Chin chin

Can Chin chin be prepared the day before?

Yes, Chin chin can be prepared the day before and reheated the next day over low heat. Resting allows the flavours to intensify.

How can Chin chin be adapted for vegetarians or children?

You can adapt the recipe by replacing the meat with smoked tofu or vegetables, and reduce the chilli for children.

Where to find the ingredients for Chin chin in France?

NKOSI offers the essential ingredients through its online shop nkosiagro.com, with fast delivery in mainland France.

Find them in the NKOSI shop

And for more flavours, browse our NKOSI catalogue — African and Caribbean grocery online.

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