Shito, Ghana’s Favourite Condiment. Very Diaspora Friendly Recipe 🌶

dried fish

🥗Healthier: smoked tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Smoked tofu offers a plant-based alternative while canned tuna is more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides a milder flavor.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Oregano can add a similar aromatic quality.

Blend garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet peppers with some oil until somewhat chunky.

Blend all the onions until smooth.

Preheat oil in a pan and add the blended onions, frying until transparent, about 20 minutes.

Add tomato paste and stir, allowing it to fry with the onions.

Add crushed chili flakes according to heat preference.

Add dried anchovies and stir well.

Add dried shrimp skin and stir to combine.

Add more oil to hydrate the mixture as the dried fish absorbs it.

Add shrimp and stir until well combined.

Add seasoning powders and a pinch of salt, adjusting to taste.

Cover and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.

Cooking Techniques

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