Chin Chin50m$7.03

Chin Chin

West African crisp bite-size fried flour snack flavored with nutmeg. This vegetarian snack is deep-fried until golden and crunchy.

25 min prep25 min cook10 servingshard
Cuisine
West African
Energy
1446 calories per serving
Protein
5.7 g per serving
Carbs
49.3 g per serving
Fat
142 g per serving
Sodium
244 mg per serving

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unsalted butter

85 Gram

Land O Lakes Unsalted Butter in Half Sticks

Land O' Lakes1 lb
$4.99
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Ingredient Cost$0.94

19%

Estimated

granulated sugar

100 Gram

Kroger® Pure Cane Granulated Sugar

Kroger4 lb
$4.49
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Ingredient Cost$0.25

6%

Estimated

vegetable oil

48 Fluid Ounce

Kroger® 100% Pure Vegetable Oil

Kroger48 fl oz
$4.49
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Ingredient Cost$4.49

100%

Estimated

ground nutmeg

2 Gram

Ground Nutmeg - Kroger - 1.85 Oz

Kroger1.85 oz
$3.99
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Ingredient Cost$0.15

4%

Estimated

all-purpose flour

500 Gram

Kroger® Bleached All Purpose Flour

Kroger5 lb
$2.59
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Ingredient Cost$0.57

22%

Estimated

whole milk

180 Gram

Kroger® Vitamin D Whole Milk 16 fl. oz. Bottle

Kroger1 pt
$1.69
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Ingredient Cost$0.62

37%

Estimated

fine salt

6 Gram

Kroger® Salt

Kroger26 oz
$1.00
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Ingredient Cost$0.01

1%

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Cost Summary

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$7.03

· only what you use

$0.70

per serving · 10 servings

You pay at checkout$23.24
30% used in this recipe$16.21 left over for future meals

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  • all-purpose flour-500 g
  • whole milk-180 g
  • granulated sugar-100 g
  • unsalted butter-85 g
  • fine salt-6 g
  • ground nutmeg-2 g
  • vegetable oil-48 fl oz
1
Melt butter and mix dry ingredients
Large mixing bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Kitchen scale

Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool until warm, not hot. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground nutmeg, and fine salt.

85 Gram butter
500 Gram flour
100 Gram sugar
2 Gram ground nutmeg
6 Gram salt
2
Make the dough
Large mixing bowl

Add the warm melted butter and rub it into the flour mixture until sandy. Pour in the whole milk and mix into a firm dough, then knead for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.

85 Gram butter
180 Gram milk
3
Roll and cut
Knife
Rolling pin

Roll the dough on a clean surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into bite-size 1/2-inch pieces and separate the pieces so they do not stick together.

Keep fingers clear of the knife blade while cutting the dough into small pieces.

4
Set up for frying
Paper towels
Rimmed baking sheet
Deep-fry thermometer
5- to 6-quart heavy pot

Pour the 48 fl oz vegetable oil into the heavy pot, making sure the pot is less than half full. Clip on the deep-fry thermometer and line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels.

Keep the oil level below half full to reduce the risk of dangerous overflow during frying.

48 Fluid Ounce vegetable oil
5
Heat the oil
Deep-fry thermometer
5- to 6-quart heavy pot

Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C) over medium heat. Adjust the heat as needed to keep the oil near 340°F to 350°F during frying.

Do not leave hot oil unattended, and monitor the thermometer to prevent overheating.

48 Fluid Ounce vegetable oil
6
Fry in batches
Slotted spoon
Deep-fry thermometer
5- to 6-quart heavy pot

Working in small batches, carefully lower dough pieces into the hot oil. Fry, stirring gently, for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown, crisp, and bubbling slows.

Lower dough pieces gently into the hot oil to prevent splashing and burns.

7
Drain and cool
Paper towels
Slotted spoon
Rimmed baking sheet

Use a slotted spoon to lift the chin chin from the oil and transfer it to the paper towels to drain. Let each batch cool completely so the pieces finish crisping.

Let fried pieces drain and cool before serving because they will be very hot straight from the oil.

8
Finish and serve
Slotted spoon
Deep-fry thermometer
5- to 6-quart heavy pot

Repeat with the remaining dough, letting the oil return to 350°F (175°C) between batches. Serve the chin chin at room temperature.

Let the oil cool completely before moving, straining, or discarding it.

9

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