Milky Chinchin! A popular Nigerian snack that's crunchy, sweet, and utterly delicious. Here's a simple recipe to prepare Milky Chinchin:
Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted - 1/2 cup evaporated milk - 1 large egg, beaten - Vegetable oil for frying - Confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions: 1. *Combine dry ingredients*: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. 2. *Add melted butter*: Pour in melted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3. *Add evaporated milk*: Gradually add evaporated milk, mixing until a dough forms. 4. *Beat in egg*: Add beaten egg and mix until the dough is smooth and pliable. 5. *Knead the dough*: Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes elastic and smooth. 6. *Rest the dough*: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes. 7. *Roll out the dough*: Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll out each piece into a thin sheet, about 1/16 inch thick. 8. *Cut into strips*: Cut the rolled-out dough into long, thin strips, about 1 inch wide. 9. *Fry the chinchin*: Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the chinchin strips in batches until they're golden brown and crispy. 10. *Drain excess oil*: Remove the fried chinchin from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. 11. *Dust with confectioners' sugar (optional)*: If desired, dust the milky chinchin with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Tips: - To achieve the signature crunch of milky chinchin, it's essential to fry the strips until they're golden brown and crispy. - If you don't have evaporated milk, you can substitute it with regular milk or a mixture of milk and water. - To make the chinchin more milky, you can add a splash of milk to the dough before kneading.