How To Make Authentic Ghana Shito. Easiest Method With Less Time Also Stays Fresh Longer!

dried fish

🥗Healthier: smoked tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Smoked tofu provides a similar texture for vegetarians.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lemon juice offers acidity with a fresh flavor.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened chocolate

Carob powder mimics chocolate's depth without caffeine.

Wash and cut 4 large onions into small sizes, then transfer to a blender.

Blend the onions until smooth.

Add fresh ginger, fresh pepper, and garlic cloves to the blender and blend until smooth.

In a pan, heat coconut oil over low medium heat.

Add the blended onion mixture to the pan and stir until cooking nicely, without adding water.

Add 4 tablespoons of tomato paste to the pan and stir until well dissolved in the oil.

Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add salt and your favorite seasoning to taste, then cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Add the dried smoked herrings and dried shrimp to the mixture and stir well.

Sprinkle rosemary on top before serving.

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