🇱🇷 Liberian Cuisine

Liberian Chin Chin

Fried Dough Snacks

Prep Time 30 min

Servings 8

Difficulty Easy

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.

Ingredients

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.

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.