Overhead view of a West African dish with chicken, jollof rice, shito

Shito is a local Ghanaian hot pepper sauce or condiment eaten with most local dishes. Even though it is a typical sauce in most homes, recipes vary widely. The sauce can be hot, spicy, mild, smooth, textured, loaded, or plain. With this basic recipe, you can adjust the ingredients to your taste. Michaelnero/Shutterstock Many countries boast a native sauce that is unique to their people and culture. Ghana's favorite condiment, Shito, has a peppery, savory, fishy quality that is difficult to replicate. It's a pantry staple in Ghana but not always easy to find stateside.

Shitorubbed grilled chicken with jollof rice recipe

Start Quiz The shito recipe can also be used to marinate meats or fish, can be used as a vinaigrette, spread, topping for barbecue dishes or dip for French fries. It is not uncommon to find it on a cheese board instead of the usual chutneys. Shito (also called shitor) is a famous Ghanaian hot chile condiment, akin to a relish, with a deep, earthy, smoky, fishy flavor. It can be made in a variety of ways, and every household has its. Jump to Recipe Shito (pronounced SHEE-toe; short for shitor din) is a Ghanaian hot pepper sauce. Shito is used as a seasoning or condiment in a lot of Ghanaian dishes. This includes yele kakro, tatale (typically used in the bean sauce), and rice dishes such as jollof rice and my personal favourite, waakye. Ingredients Vegetable oil - 1 ½ cups Onions (medium, peeled and sliced) - 3 Garlic (peeled and cut into smaller pieces) - 4 cloves Ginger root - 5 cm Scotch bonnet (stalk removed) - 2 Tomato puree - 2 tbsp Dried fish pieces - ½ cup Chili flakes/powder - 1 tbsp Ground shrimp - ½ cup Ground cloves - 1 tsp Salt to taste Instructions

Waakye (brown rice and beans) , fried chicken , boiled egg and shito

Shito is a delicious hot pepper sauce prepared with dried fish and prawns along with onions, chilli, garlic, and some spices. This dark coloured Ghanaian sauce has a rich umami taste which just makes everything taste better. Ghana shito is a very versatile. In the local Ghanaian cuisine, it is used in ways similar to a chilli sauce or ketchup. The "Tricks," a.k.a. the accompaniments, can include wele (cowhide stew), boiled chicken eggs, gari (finely grated and air dried cassava), shito (a traditional hot-pepper condiment made using. Ingredients 2 liters of oil of vegetable frying 3 large yellow or white onions sliced (1.5 kg) 5 large ginger pieces sliced (210 grams) 1 ½ heads of garlic about 12 garlic cloves, 85 grams 8 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers 70 grams 3 bags of fresh or cooked shrimp 340 gram bags 3 whole mackerel frozen 200 grams tomato paste 3-4 bouillon cube 10 1/2 oz basmati or other long-grain white rice. Chopped parsley or coriander, to garnish. Shito (Hot Pepper Sauce) or Green Kpakpo Shito Salsa, to serve Method First make the broth. Sweat half the chopped onion in a little oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over a low heat, add the chicken, the garlic, thyme, bay leaf, guinea peppers.

Shito Traditional Condiment Recipe from Ghana 196 flavors

2. Wash the dry fish and set aside. 3. Heat some oil in a pot and fry the onions and ginger, fry until brown. Once brown, remove it from the fire and sieve the oil. 4. Add some of the sieved oil, fried ginger and onions, dry fish, tomato paste and pepper into a blender and blend until smooth. 5. It is a spicy sauce made with a blend of dried seafood, peppers, onions, and spices. It is a staple condiment in Ghanaian cuisine and is used as a flavouring agent in many dishes. In this blog post, we will explore the origins, ingredients, and uses of Shito. History of Shito It has been a part of Ghanaian cuisine for centuries. Instructions. Heat a heavy-based saucepan, then add the oils and fry the onions over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic, celery, grains of paradise, star anise, ginger, thyme or rosemary and chilies and fry together for a few minutes. Shito is a very popular spicy sauce in Ghana. The cooking process take a bit long, but it is all so worth it. Shito is eaten with almost anything in Ghana. Ingredients . 6 large onions . 1 cup fresh ginger root (cubed to make 1 cup) 8 - 10 cloves garlic . 1 tbsp rosemary (fresh or dry) 1 tbsp thyme (fresh or dry) 10 - 15 habanero peppers

Waakye or Waashe with shito(check for my shito recipe) Recipe by Bimbo

SHITO is also a popular pepp. #Ghanawaakye #shito #riceandbeans #boss10WAAKYE is a popular food in Ghana that is prepared by mixing black eyes beans and rice. Shito is the most popular Ghanaian condiment eaten with a variety of dishes. It is a savoury, umami spicy condiment that is made of aromatics, a tiny bit of tomato paste (optional) dried smoked seafood like herring and crayfish, and dried spices to taste. Shito is enjoyed with a number of rice dishes like Jollof Rice, Waakye or other dishes.