Prepare Shito- Less stressful way (Ghana Pepper 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.

Chop 15 whole onions and set aside.

Heat vegetable cooking oil in a pot.

Add chopped onions to the hot oil and sauté until tender.

Add fresh chili pepper, garlic, and ginger to the pot with the onions.

Cook until the mixture is tender and the onions are changing color to brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool.

Blend the cooled mixture of onions, chili pepper, garlic, and ginger in a food processor or blender.

Return the same pot to the heat and add more vegetable cooking oil.

Add tomato puree to the pot and cook until it separates in the oil.

Add the blended onion mixture to the tomato puree and stir.

Cook the combined mixture for about 10-15 minutes, stirring every minute.

Add dried shrimp, dry fish, seasoning cubes, and dry pepper powder to the pot.

Crush the seasoning cubes by hand before adding them to the pot.

Taste for salt and adjust as necessary.

Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Remove from heat once the sauce darkens in color and reaches the desired consistency.

Let the sauce cool before bottling it up for storage.

Store the sauce in a clean, dry container with oil on top to preserve it.

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