HOW TO MAKE GHANAIAN SHITO AT HOME ORIGINAL GHANA SHITO RECIPE | EASY & DELICIOUS BLACK PEPPER SAUCE

dried fish

🥗Healthier: smoked tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

smoked tofu provides a similar texture for vegetarians.

fresh pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

bell pepper offers a milder flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

coconut oil adds a unique flavor.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper.

Blend onions, garlic, ginger, and a little oil with a small amount of water until smooth.

Heat a deep pot on medium heat and add the blended mixture, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.

Allow the mixture to cook slowly, stirring until water evaporates and it thickens.

Add tomato paste and stir until well combined with the mixture.

Add more vegetable oil to ensure proper frying and mix well.

Cook on high heat for 30 to 40 minutes until the paste caramelizes and oil separates on top.

Add chili flakes, powdered pepper, shrimp powder, fish powder, and aromat seasonings, adjusting salt to taste.

Stir everything together and add more oil if needed, then cook gently on medium heat until oil rises to the top.

Let it cool completely before storing in a glass jar with oil covering the top.

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