Nigerian · snack
Chin Chin (Fried Dough Snack)
Chin Chin (Fried Dough Snack) reads richness 6.9, sweetness 6.8 and umami 1.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Nigerian snack, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.9 · Sweetness 6.8 · Umami 1.7 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Nutty 1.4 · Floral 0.9 · Salinity 0.5
What's in it (8)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups oil for frying
Time & effort: about 45 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 337 kcal, 10 g protein, 8.3 g fat, 56.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Mix flour, sugar, butter, eggs, nutmeg, and a touch of baking powder into a firm dough, adding milk as needed.
- Roll thin and cut into strips or small shapes.
- Deep fry in batches in moderately hot oil until golden and crunchy throughout, then drain and cool completely.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.