Easy Shito Recipe: The Ultimate 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.

Heat oil in a large pot until hot.

Fry chopped garlic until fragrant.

Add chopped ginger and fry until fragrant.

Fry chopped onions until translucent.

Add fresh chilies and fry briefly.

Scoop out the fried ingredients and blend them together.

Add the blended mixture back to the hot oil.

Add shrimp powder and bay leaves to the oil.

Stir in black pepper, white pepper, thyme, and star anise.

Cook for a few minutes until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens