Ghana Chin Chin (Chips) – widely popular fried pastry chips in West Africa with a Ghana twist featuring strong notes of onions, garlic and a little bite from the white pepper. If you’re a sweet tooth like me, add a hint of sugar for an extra tasty and addictive chin-chin.
This is West African Fried Pastry chips. Hands down! My all time favorite snack. And to tell you the truth, I can never have it around the house for too long. I can eat a bag full of it without ever realizing I have gone overboard. So whenever I make them. I quickly get them out of my house- sometimes.
So, this came as a shocker to me when I was introduced to savory chin chin.
What?
No way! Chin Chin made with no sugar? Who would enjoy that? I eat my words .It definitely has it’s own appeal. They are a lovely treat. There is no turning back for me now.
I now have a stash of these buried somewhere. Shhh, I don’t want hubby to know, he says I am addicted to chin chin.
You know what I like about these savory pastry snack? It does not give me a sugar rush.
If you are from Ghana you get it. This savory variation of chin chin has its root in Ghana; it features strong notes of onions, garlic and a little bite from the white pepper.
Since I am a sweet tooth gal I took the liberty of adding 2 tablespoons of sugar to the mixture. Which provides a hint of sweetness. Feel free to eliminate sugar from the recipe and please forgive me for including sugar. I feel it adds to the recipe rather than distract from its overall taste.
Enjoy!
Ghana Chin Chin (Chips) - widely popular fried pastry chips in West Africa with a Ghana twist featuring strong notes of onions, garlic and a little bite from the white pepper. If you're a sweet tooth like me, add a hint of sugar for an extra tasty and addictive chin-chin.
- 3 1/2 cups (440 grams all-Purpose flour) plus more for dusting and rolling.
- 1 1 /2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- ½ cup (4 oz. /125grams / 8 tablespoons) butter
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup grated onion
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (125ml) milk plus more about 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoon sugar optional
- Oil for frying
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Using a mixer or by hand mix the dry ingredients; flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, nutmeg and white pepper
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Add the butter to the flour and mix well until the butter is well incorporated with the flour.
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Add minced garlic, onions, milk and egg into the mixture. Keep mixing until you have formed a sticky dough ball
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Dump the dough ball onto a floured surface and knead, incorporating more flour into the dough as needed, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and even in color and no longer sticky. Chin-chin can be cut into many shapes and sizes
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Divide dough in half. On a floured board roll each half about 1/6 inches thick. Just like linguine or fettuccine. You can make it easy by using a pasta machine if you have one available. Make shapes as desired.
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Add oil (about 3 inches deep) to a heated skillet/sauce pan or my all time favorite Dutch oven that is over medium heat and bring it to 350 degrees.
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Fry in hot oil until golden. Remove from oil, drain, and serve. You can store this in an airtight container for up to a month.
Angel says
9 Apr, 2019 at 2:33 amI’m definitely trying this one! You didn’t say how much butter to use though (or I missed it?)
imma africanbites says
10 Apr, 2019 at 9:27 pmIt’s 1/2 cup (125 g) of butter. Please see the ingredient list. Can’t wait for you to try it. Enjoy!
Grace says
5 Apr, 2019 at 1:45 pmPls can I use the powdered red pepper if I don’t Hv the white one. I’m in Ghana.
ImmaculateBites says
6 Apr, 2019 at 5:45 amLeave it out the white pepper. Red pepper will be too overpowering.
Haneefah says
14 Dec, 2018 at 9:08 pmWow, understanding. Will give it a try.
Thank you very much
Mary says
17 Apr, 2018 at 1:11 pmHi can you use this for the flat version? It is also a Ghanaian chips Just flat. I’ve looked online but haven’t come across any flat version yet. Thank you
ImmaculateBites says
17 Apr, 2018 at 2:03 pmYes, you can- roll and cut in to squares.
Victoria says
12 Mar, 2018 at 1:41 amNice one Miss… I’m going to try this for sure but I need to know what i’ld add to preserve the chinchin.. Thanks
ImmaculateBites says
26 Mar, 2018 at 6:17 amI usually store it in an airtight container.
Amos says
29 Dec, 2017 at 1:40 amCan you please help me with the quantity of ingredient in grams. I want to prepare it large for my family of 25 ?
ImmaculateBites says
29 Dec, 2017 at 6:58 amHi Amos! you have to multiply the recipe by 3 or more , depending on the crowd. Happy Cooking!!!
bolanle Kemi says
13 Feb, 2018 at 1:30 pmThanks immaculate Bites for sharing this specially spiced recipe, have tried it & it was so yummy. But pls. Can i double the quantity of my baking powder ? to increase the yield & still have a crunchy chin chin? Not too hard but crunchy ?
ImmaculateBites says
25 Feb, 2018 at 3:23 pmI don’t think it’s going to make a whole of lot difference . If you do let me know how it works out for you. Thanks
Racheal says
11 Dec, 2017 at 8:06 amThanks for the experience you share immaculate, pls which one is white pepper?
ImmaculateBites says
12 Dec, 2017 at 3:48 pmWhite pepper is just like black pepper . A little spicy .
Jennifer says
29 Oct, 2017 at 8:09 amThis was a great recipe! My family loved it!
ImmaculateBites says
1 Nov, 2017 at 6:11 amAwesome! Thanks for the feedback!
AJ says
7 Jul, 2017 at 2:29 pmPlease do u have the recipe for the flat version of the chips with bubbles on them.
ImmaculateBites says
8 Jul, 2017 at 7:39 amDoes this recipe have a name? I don’t know which one you are referring to.
Rosemary Adamu says
27 Jun, 2017 at 1:16 pmGreat recipe ,my kids really enjoyed it as snacks ❤️
Damilola says
4 Jun, 2017 at 3:03 amPlease ma’am what is the quantity of grated onions needed, it’s is not indicated in the recipe. Thank you so much
ImmaculateBites says
4 Jun, 2017 at 5:46 amHi Damilola! It’s listed as 1/3 cup grated onions.
Felicia says
7 Apr, 2017 at 1:33 amPls can I have the amount of butter used? Thnks
ImmaculateBites says
7 Apr, 2017 at 5:31 amHi Felicia! It’s in the ingredients list- 1/2 cup .
stephanie nortey says
31 Mar, 2017 at 7:11 amNice work. Please can I add water to it?
ImmaculateBites says
31 Mar, 2017 at 7:44 pmYes you can.
Rhoda says
21 Jan, 2017 at 11:16 amI tried it and it was mmm..yummy
ImmaculateBites says
21 Jan, 2017 at 2:55 pmAwesome! Thanks for letting me know.
Cate says
6 Dec, 2016 at 3:05 amHi there i was thinking of upping the spice and adding shredded parmesan or cheddar about a 125g to the mix.
Do you think it would work out.
ImmaculateBites says
6 Dec, 2016 at 7:49 amHi Cate ! I can’t say for sure . If you do.. you might want to add a little more water – just so it forms a pliable dough. Do let me know how it works out for you. Thanks
Cate says
7 Dec, 2016 at 12:17 amThank you.
Timea says
15 Oct, 2016 at 8:29 amThis is so tasty, espically for Christmas nights! Or evening welcomes!
ImmaculateBites says
16 Oct, 2016 at 8:59 amIt sure is !!
Abimbola says
16 Jun, 2016 at 3:45 pmI just finished making this,and believe imma,its the rave of the moment! Thanks so much for putting this up on your blog,you’ve got a fan for life. Thanks.
ImmaculateBites says
17 Jun, 2016 at 9:42 pmYES! So glad to hear it was a hit with everyone. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me.
afiba says
21 May, 2016 at 6:39 amHello would like to try this but can I bake the chips instead of frying?
Don’t like the oil so much
ImmaculateBites says
24 May, 2016 at 9:20 amYou can bake them but it’s going to be tough. Try adding about a 1-2 tablespoons more butter that would help out.
HELINA CHORDS says
13 Nov, 2015 at 5:23 amHMMMMM i wil try your recipe and let you know hw it is thnks
ImmaculateBites says
14 Nov, 2015 at 8:39 pmWould appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
Renee says
13 Nov, 2015 at 12:04 amThis is really good. My mom does some at home and it is so yummy.
But i would like to know about the machine used to cut the chips
ImmaculateBites says
13 Nov, 2015 at 4:20 amHi Renee! I use a pasta maker! It does a good job of cutting the chips
mum wesley says
4 Nov, 2015 at 3:47 amCan I do this without egg I was thinking if I add eggs it won’t last for a month
ImmaculateBites says
4 Nov, 2015 at 6:47 pmMy chin chin don’t last that long because I am addicted to it. So can’t say for sure. I have kept chin chin made with eggs for 2 weeks .
Liz says
6 Jan, 2015 at 11:49 amThank you so much
Liz says
5 Jan, 2015 at 6:37 pmLooking for your other chinchin recipe, I cannot find it!! Help. 🙂
ImmaculateBites says
5 Jan, 2015 at 7:43 pmHere you go Liz http://africanbites.com/?p=104
Liz says
5 Jan, 2015 at 6:31 pmGreat recipe!! My friends from India and Pakistan make something similar and add cumin seed, really really nice. Just flour, oil, salt, cumin seed, a little water and is deep fried. Do not have the measurements, but is really good. Will add cumin to this and see!!
Tasha says
19 Dec, 2014 at 10:32 amThese savory chin chin was surprising quite good
Odoom Victoria says
29 Nov, 2014 at 2:57 amIm so proud to see Ghana’s chip im trying it right now for my friends to enjoy.well done.
ImmaculateBites says
29 Nov, 2014 at 8:19 amThanks Victoria. Let me know how it works for you.
Love Chin Chin says
19 Nov, 2014 at 5:31 amWe’ve experimented with savoury before too…it’s certainly a nice slant! Nice!!
linda says
19 Nov, 2014 at 5:18 amgrt.tnx
linda says
17 Nov, 2014 at 6:33 amgreat recipe..do I need to sieve the blended onions and garlic ….
can one add cubes as well
ImmaculateBites says
17 Nov, 2014 at 8:21 amNo, you do not need to – you have to cut back on the salt intake if you want to include cubes
naa says
24 May, 2014 at 4:08 pmI am soo making this. Never had any consistent recipe. Thanks so much Miss Immaculate. Made the oven baked jollof by the way and am never going back to stove top . It’s just delish!
ImmaculateBites says
27 May, 2014 at 6:51 amI hear you Naa. Glad to hear it was a hit with you. Thanks for the feedback!
ROSE says
21 May, 2014 at 2:06 amthank boo,will def. try it dear but please can u update me with Cameroon salad and ( especially)cream please
ImmaculateBites says
23 May, 2014 at 12:05 pmIt has been a while since I made that cream. Will work on it.
Juliette says
20 May, 2014 at 2:21 pmHi Immaculate, thank u so much for this recipe. Will definitely try it. Can you share the name of the machine you slide your dough through to cut it? Looks like a pasta machine…
ImmaculateBites says
21 May, 2014 at 12:03 pmJuliette, it is a pasta machine. Any brand would do just fine.
Adeala Olueaseun says
4 Aug, 2017 at 7:25 amThanks a lot.though hv not try it bt I’ll get back to u when I do!
ImmaculateBites says
4 Aug, 2017 at 10:48 amAwesome! Can’t wait for your feedback!
Mekia says
20 May, 2014 at 8:33 amLove chin chin… I share your love for this African snack. I will definitely try this ones . Thanks for providing us with the best from Africa.
Phresh says
19 May, 2014 at 11:02 pmYou make wonderful foods immaculate keep it up.