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Easy 12 min~140 kcal
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Shito
A dark Ghanaian pepper sauce slowly cooked with dried shrimp, fish powder, onion, garlic and chili.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 12~96 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 45 min cook
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- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 5 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
12 servings
Quick:
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Dried shrimp
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Fish powder
- 2 Onions
- 5 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Ginger
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Tomato paste
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Sunflower oil
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Coarsely grind the dried shrimp and fish powder.
- 2
Process the onion, garlic, and ginger.
- 3
Heat the oil and saute the onion mixture for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 4
Add the tomato paste and stir for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 5
Add the red pepper flakes, shrimp, fish powder, and salt.
- 6
Cook the sauce for 20 minutes, until it darkens.
20 min20:00
💡 Tip: Roasting over low heat carries the seafood flavor into the oil.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve a small amount alongside rice, fried plantain, or grilled chicken.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~96
kcal calories
5
g protein
4
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 16%Fat 64%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Shito make?
This recipe serves 12.How long does Shito take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 65 minutes in total.Is Shito difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Shito have?
Approximately 96 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 4g, fat: 7g.Which allergens does Shito contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Shito belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Shito need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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