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Chin chin
Mix the flour, sugar, nutmeg, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Rub in the cold butter until it looks like damp sand.
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How long does Chin chin take?
1 hr 20 min all in — 30 min prep, 30 min cook, 20 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 12 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Rolling pin, Dutch oven, Spider or strainer, Chef's knife.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
How much sugar?
100 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Butter → Margarine. Common in Nigeria, where butter is expensive. Slightly less flavour, same crunch.
What should I watch for?
Overworked dough fries up tough rather than crisp.
Any tips from this recipe?
Frying too many at once drops the oil temperature and the chin chin soak up fat. Keep batches to a single loose layer. For a softer, cakey chin chin, use 2 teaspoons of baking powder and roll to 1 cm.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.