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crunchy Nigerian chin chin
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5 from 1 vote

Beetroot Chin Chin

Snacking has never been healthier with this delicious, crunchy, and nutritious Beetroot Chin Chin recipe.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: African
Keyword: african snacks, beetroot chin chin, best chin chin recipe, chin chin, easy chin chin, homemade chin chin recipe, tasty beetroot snack
Servings: 15
Calories: 185kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Frying Pan
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Glass bowls
  • Skimmer spoon
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cooling wire rack
  • Whisk
  • sieve

Ingredients

  • 4 cups plain flour
  • 8 tbsp beetroot (blended)
  • 6½ tbsp sugar (brown/white)
  • 7½ tbsp powdered milk
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 6½ tbsp butter (salted)
  • 1 egg
  • sunflower oil (enough to deep-fry)

Instructions

  • Peel and grate the beetroot.
  • Use a blender to blend the beetroot until smooth.
  • Combine the plain flour, milk powder, sea salt, sugar, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  • Add butter, egg, and pureed beetroot.
  • Massage the ingredients together until they form a dough. 
  • Roll out the dough to about 0.55 mm using a rolling pin.
  • Slice it into quarters using a dough cutter or knife.
  • Fry the chin chin dough for 6 to 8 minutes and in batches.
  • Remove them from heat using a skimmer.

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Notes

  • Remember to purchase and store the beetroot properly for the best results.
  • Measure the ingredients accurately and check the dough for doneness.
  • For babies, it is best to stick with fresh baby food puree like beetroot puree.