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In the vast diverse world of snacks, there rarely are any few that manage to capture the nostalgia, tradition and culture and have a universal appeal like Chin Chin. The amazing crunch and taste that originated in Western Africa mainly Cameroon has found a space in the hearts of many individuals who’ve tried this delectable snack from across different cultures and regions of the world. Not just for the overall taste of the product but the fact that it’s managed to remind so many of them of different dishes from their own childhood.

What is Chin Chin and What made Gaelle to introduce it in Canada

A sweet-savoury staple at festive celebrations and different occasions. Made traditionally with a simple dough of flour, eggs, milk, water and butter and then deep dried into a crunchy snack. Some even add flavours like nutmeg, chocolate, vanilla to meet it a sweet snack whereas some make it savoury by adding salt and different spices. For Africans it’s the dish that makes them feel at home and that’s exactly what Gaelle wanted her customers to feel when they tried Chin Chin. An immigrant from Cameroon who one day remembered her childhood and the joy Chin Chin gave her. With that as a motivation and using her Mother’s recipe she started her journey with AllAfricanDelights and launched Chin Chin.

A taste from Home, Everyone’s Home

During her stalls at the local food markets around Toronto and the GTA she met with many people from different parts of the world who have now called Canada their Home, and realised it has a great resemblance to different snacks from different parts of the world. On further researching about them she came across similar snacks from different parts of the world such as From India, Kulkul and Shankar Palla, in Tibet, Khabsey, from Italy, Pasta fritta, Uraro or Paborita from Philippines and Ollybollen from Germany. And not just across the globe but within Africa itself known as atchomon in Togo and Benin, Achomo in Ghana, and Croquette in Nigeria and Mandazi from Kenya.

While the list is endless and there are many more similar dishes for sure. Why don’t you give it a try and let us know what you think about it and whether it connects to your childhood. It surely is a topping on every global cuisine. While it may be had alone as a snack, but it also serves as a great replacement to many ingredients in dishes.

Chin Chin Changes Your Dishes

Let’s have a look at some of the best combinations from across the world that go great with Chin Chin. Go ahead give it a try and let us know what you think about it.

From India, Diwali being the biggest festival of the country this works as a great replacement to Shankar Palla. Even a regular farsan replacement serves well with a cup of tea or coffee. Maybe a good snack to dip in your favourite cup of tea

From Canada, Butter Tart is one of the most loved dishes and Chin Chin can work as a good replacement for the tart, and topped with the choice of sweet sauce, be it maple syrup or maybe nutella as well.

From the Caribbean, roti and curry a staple dish, can be reimagined as Chin Chin curry, where the sweet chin chin adds a contrasting texture to the spicy savoury curry.

From Mexico, a favourite of the world, chips and salsa. Now imagine replacing the chips with chin chin a sweet taste to go along with salsa and guacamole. A great multicuisine snack. Or replacing tortilla chips with chin chin in tortilla soup. An even more thick and texture topping to absorb the absolute aromatic taste of the soup.

From the USA, nothing beats the nostalgia you have from an ice cream sundae. A dessert with different topping of nuts, sprinkles or cookie crumble. Replacing these traditional toppings with crushed chin chin for a delightful twist. The crunchy texture of chin chin compliments the smooth creamy texture of ice cream only to enhance the flavour.

From Italy, replacing croutons with chin chin chunks to give the famous Caesar Salad an African twist. And how about tomato soup with a sweet crunchy bite to add to the flavour.

And not to mention so many more variations to every possible meal you can think of. Ever thought of a little crunchy addition to your morning breakfast cereal. How about an entire cheesecake crust made of chin chin instead of crackers or regular cookies. The addition of the vanilla flavour chin chin just adds to creamy cheesecakes.

Let your imagination run wild, exploring different variations to local cuisine or just relax sit down and have a bite of AllAfricanDelights original Chin Chin Today. Once you’ve tried it for yourself do share how did you give your dish an African twist and let us know in the comments section below.

Also now introducing CHIN CHIN in a gluten free option. We also offer customized chin chin in the flavour of your choice and even custom shapes for corporate and special events to add a twist to your special events.

Use the contact us page to submit your unique recipe on https://allafricandelights.com/contact/