Chin Chin
Crunchy, lightly sweet fried dough nuggets with a hint of nutmeg, a snack for parties and long drives.
- Time50 mins
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.20 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, sugar, nutmeg and baking powder in a bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until it looks like breadcrumbs.
- 2
Stir in the egg and enough milk to make a firm, smooth dough. Knead for 2 minutes and rest for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Roll the dough out to 5 mm thick on a floured surface. Cut into small squares or thin strips.
- 4
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 170 C. Fry in small batches for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until golden brown.
4 min - 5
Drain on kitchen paper and leave to cool completely. They crisp as they cool. Keeps in a tin for a week.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.