How to make the BEST Shito (Ghanaian Black Chili Oil/Sauce)✔

dried fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is more affordable.

fresh pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Bell pepper is milder and lower in calories, while canned jalapeños offer a budget-friendly alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

A homemade blend can be healthier and tailored to taste.

Prepare dried smoked shrimp and dried chili in a food processor until powdered and set aside.

Blend wet ingredients: onions, ginger, and garlic, then strain excess juice.

Marinate shrimp with a mixture of onions, ginger, and garlic for 15 minutes.

Fry marinated shrimp until crunchy in extra virgin coconut oil.

Add blended wet ingredients to the oil and cook until moisture reduces.

Stir in half a cup of tomato paste and a beef stock cube, then add sea salt to taste.

Cook until the mixture turns a desired black color, stirring to avoid burning.

Add the dry shrimp powder and chili paste, continuing to stir until well combined and the desired consistency is reached.

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