Liberian Chin Chin

Name: Liberian Chin Chin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Liberian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; Vegetable oil for frying

Chin Chin (chin-chin)

Fried Dough Snacks

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 320 kcal

Crispy, sweet, bite-sized pieces of fried dough flavoured with nutmeg and vanilla — an irresistible crunchy snack served at every Liberian gathering.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 4.0g

Carbs 40.0g

Fat 16.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl rolling pin deep frying pan

Presentation Guide

Vessel: bowl or paper bag

Accompaniments: ginger beer, juice

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1
Mix flour, sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Add melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla.
2
Knead into a firm dough. Rest 10 minutes.
3
Roll out dough thinly and cut into small squares or strips.
4
Heat oil to 170C. Fry dough pieces in batches until golden and crispy.
5
Drain on paper towels. Cool completely — they get crispier as they cool.

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Did You Know?

Chin chin is so popular in Liberia that it is sold in large bags at every market, and no party invitation is complete without a bowl on the table.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
rolling pin
deep frying pan

Accompaniments

ginger beer, juice

The Story Behind Liberian Chin Chin

Chin chin is a beloved West African snack that found a special home in Liberian celebrations. Its long shelf life and addictive crunch made it the perfect party and gift food, and small-scale chin chin production is a common business for Liberian women entrepreneurs.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, parties, celebrations 📜 Origins: West African tradition

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