Chin Chin: Types, Ingredients and Recipe

Chin Chin: Types, Ingredients and Recipe

Chin Chin is a very popular snack in Nigeria. It’s made from the basic combination of flour, milk, and sugar. There are other optional ingredients like egg, baking powder, and nutmeg. These are strictly based on preference.

It is always on the top list of small chops menu to be served at Nigerian parties/occasions. Guests are always delighted to munch on this crunchy goodness at parties before foods are served. This is an excellent strategy to calm hungry guests down and also make them concentrate on party activities before food is served. And it even gives them hope of something good to come.

One wonderful thing about Nigerian Chin Chin is the fact that it can be preserved for so many days without going bad, unlike some other snacks. This makes it stand out among the many snacks we have in Nigeria. All you have to do is store it in a tight container for up to 4 weeks or even more. Nigerians living in the diaspora who can’t make it usually buy from Nigeria to their counties of residence.

It is also one of the preferred snacks eaten in homes during holidays or during festive periods.

There are various ways to make these delicious snacks at home for the family. If you don’t have all the ingredients at home, do not panic. You’d still make a delicious Chin Chin with just 500g of flour. Here’s how.

To make baked this snack, follow this recipe however you won’t be frying but baking them. Health-wise it is preferred to go for the baked version.

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How to make Chin Chin SisiYemmie style

To make this type of snack, way follow the recipe in the video.

How to make coconut Chin Chin

The recipe and ingredients for making this snack except with the addition of coconut milk. Follow this video to make crunchy, soft, or hard coconut Chin Chin.

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