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Jasmine Rice with Shito Sauce

Cultural Context

Jasmine Rice with Shito Sauce originates from Ghana, where shito sauce—a spicy blend of peppers, fish, and spices—adds a vibrant kick to the fragrant rice. This dish is a staple in many Ghanaian households, often enjoyed with various proteins. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Ghana, celebrated for its bold flavors and versatility in pairing with different meals.

GhanaianGHmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups jasmine rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion
2 green onions
1 tablespoon dried chili peppers
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups water
1 medium tomato

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

jasmine rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds more fiber and nutrients.

shito sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade pepper sauce

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Homemade options can be healthier and tailored to taste.

1

Soak dried chili peppers in hot water while prepping the rice.

2

Add vegetable oil to a skillet and heat it.

3

Fry chopped onions until they begin to turn brown.

4

Add parboiled beef and spring onions, frying for about 5 minutes.

5

Add soaked herring and stir, frying for another 5 minutes.

6

Wash jasmine rice and add it to the skillet.

7

Add salt to taste and fry until the rice begins to stick to the bottom and turns white.

8

Add water just above the level of the rice for single grain texture.

9

Grind the soaked chili peppers and add in salt, onions, and one tomato, grinding until smooth.

10

Set the pepper sauce aside and check on the rice, ensuring it has cooked beautifully.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

potpanknifecutting boardmeasuring cups

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Shito RiceJasmine Rice with Pepper Sauce

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