How do I ensure my chin chin dough isn't too sticky?

Add the almond milk gradually, a little at a time, until the dough is firm but not overly sticky, as specified in step 2.

What's the best way to get evenly colored chin chin?

The recipe suggests turning the chin chin over halfway through the baking time to achieve a more even golden brown color.

Can I use a different spice instead of nutmeg or cinnamon?

The recipe specifically calls for 1 tsp of nutmeg or cinnamon, suggesting these are the intended flavor profiles for the dish.

How thick should I roll the chin chin dough?

Roll the dough out until it is approximately 1 cm thick before cutting it into strips and squares, as instructed in step 3.

Why is the refrigeration step important for the chin chin dough?

Refrigerating the dough for 20-30 minutes helps it firm up, making it easier to roll out and cut into squares without sticking.

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Crunchy Sweet Nigerian Chin Chin
[Vegan]

Name: Crunchy Sweet Nigerian Chin Chin [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2-4
Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat flour; 3/4 cup raw cane sugar; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp nutmeg or cinnamon; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 1/4 cup almond milk; 

TM By: Tomi Makanjuola

Author Bio

Tomi is a writer and the founder of the food blog The Vegan Nigerian which features... Read More

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A pile of golden brown, crunchy vegan Nigerian Chin Chin squares, lightly dusted with sugar, on a serving plate.

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A small, sweet crunchy fried Nigerian snack that comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, from chunky cubes to straight noodles to thin flakes. This is my healthy, oven-baked adaptation of this popular snack, and it's delightful. You'll be proud to share these rounds.

Ingredients You Need for Crunchy Sweet Nigerian Chin Chin [Vegan]

2 cups whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup raw cane sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp nutmeg or cinnamon
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1/4 cup almond milk

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How to Prepare Crunchy Sweet Nigerian Chin Chin [Vegan]

Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl and combine all the ingredients.
Add the sunflower oil and a little bit of the almond milk and mix with a wooden spoon. Start to add the almond milk a little at a time until you have a firm dough. You don't want it to be too sticky, otherwise it will be hard to roll out. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes then wrap it in some cling film and refrigerate for 20-30 mins.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll out until it is about 1 cm thick
Cut the dough into strips and then little squares.
Place the squares on a baking tray lined with grease-proof paper. It's a bit fiddly, but it'll be worth it in the end. Bake in a pre-heated oven, gas mark 5, for 10 minutes until golden brown. You may wish to turn them over half-way through to get a more even color.