Black Pepper Sauce (Shito)
Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA
Very spicy black pepper sauce (Shito), typical of West Africa, made with onions, ginger, garlic, chilies, fish powder, shrimp powder, tomato concentrate and plenty of vegetable oil. Optionally, beef pieces and shrimp or beef broth are added. Keeps for several months in jars.
MediumGhanaianServes 6
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Source Video
26m
Prep
2h 7m
Cook
18m
Cleanup
2h 51m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$28.50
Per serving:$4.75
Critical Success Points
- • Fry the beef pieces in very hot oil (step 2).
- • Cooking the aromatic paste in hot oil (step 6) – risk of splatters.
- • Simmer over low heat to avoid the sauce burning (step 11).
Safety Warnings
- • The oil is very hot; wear kitchen gloves and handle with care.
- • Never leave the oil unattended while frying.
- • Prevent splatters by partially covering the pot with a heat‑resistant lid.
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