What it is
Chin Chin is a fried dough snack made from flour, sugar, butter or margarine and sometimes nutmeg, cut into small pieces before frying until crisp and golden. It ranges from crunchy small cubes to softer, cake-like pieces depending on the recipe.
Key ingredients
- flour
- sugar
- butter or margarine
- eggs
- nutmeg
- baking powder
- vegetable oil for frying
A list of what goes in, not a recipe. Quantities and method vary by household.
How it is eaten
Chin Chin is eaten by hand as a snack, straight from a bowl or packet, at any time of day. It is especially common at parties, weddings and during festive periods such as Christmas, when it is prepared in large batches and shared or given as gifts.
Cultural significance
Chin Chin is eaten across Nigeria by all ethnic groups and has no single regional origin; it belongs to a wider family of fried dough snacks found across West Africa. It is a fixture at Nigerian parties, weddings and Christmas celebrations, often packaged in bulk to give as gifts or party favours.
Spotted something wrong? Tell us.