Tasty Shito |Ghanaian 🇬🇭 Chili sauce | Perfect with most Savory dishes

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.

Grind dried shrimp and set aside.

Blend onions, garlic, ginger, fresh pepper, and spices without adding water.

Heat old vegetable oil in a pot.

Add blended vegetables and spices to the pot and combine well.

Cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Add dried pepper and mix well into the sauce.

Add tomato paste and cook for another 15 minutes.

For non-vegans, add fish powder and shrimp powder, followed by more oil to preserve the sauce.

Let the sauce cook for 20-25 minutes after adding fish and shrimp powder.

Add shrimp seasoning and salt towards the end of cooking.

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