Ghana Chin Chin (Chips)

Wildly popular West African fried chips with a Ghana twist feature onions and garlic notes. A hint of sugar balances the spice for an addictive treat.

Course Snacks

Cuisine African

Prep Time 35

Cook Time 20

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 426kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

3½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour plus more for dusting and rolling
1½ teaspoons (9g) salt
½ teaspoon (.5-1g) baking powder
½ teaspoon (1-2g) white pepper
1 teaspoon (2g) grated nutmeg
½ cup (112g) butter (4 ounces)
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup (30g) grated onion
1 large egg
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons (120-150ml) milk
1 tablespoon (12g) sugar (optional)
oil for frying

Instructions

Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, nutmeg, and white pepper.
Add the butter to the flour and mix well with a hand mixer until well incorporated.
Add the minced garlic, onions, milk, and egg, and keep mixing until it forms a sticky dough ball.
Dump the dough ball onto a floured surface and knead, incorporating more flour as needed until the dough is smooth, elastic, even in color, and no longer sticky.
Divide the dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each half about ⅙ inch thick—just like linguine or fettuccine. In fact, you can use a pasta machine if you have one. Chin chin comes in many shapes and sizes, so cut the dough into the shapes you like.
Heat about 3 inches of oil over medium heat in a saucepan or Dutch oven until it reaches 350℉ (180℃).
Gently add the chin chin and fry until golden. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon or strainer, drain, and serve. You can store chin chin in an airtight container for up to a month.

Notes

Use a pasta machine if you have one for easier rolling.
You can store chin chin in an airtight container for up to a month.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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