POSH GARI AND SHITO

Hmm! Gari and Shito (the popular Ghanaian Black Chilli sauce) has saved many a hungry stomachs particularly at boarding school.

Come to think of it, I might as well name these quick recipe series as the ‘Chop Box series’, share your thoughts.

GARI

Gari is a popular West African ingredient made from fermented, grated and roasted Cassava (Yuca). 

Gari can last up to 2 years in an airtight container and it’s still an essential ingredient in every Chop Box a student takes to boarding school. Read more about Gari

SHITO

Shito is a popular Ghanaian Black Chilli sauce that’s made from powdered Shrimps, Herrings, spices, Chillies, Onions, Tomatoes etc, which are slow cooked till you achieve the rich black colour. 

The sauce is devoid of any moisture when it turns black meaning it does last for at least a year. 

Watch how I make my aromatic Black Chilli sauce below and see why it’s had over 100,000 views on YouTube.

Paying homage to a time lost and essential part of most Ghanaian upbringing I have included 2 new ingredients to make this dish protein rich and twisted.

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS 

4 tablespoonfuls of Gari

3 tablespoonfuls of Water

1 teaspoonful of SHITO

20g of chopped Spring Onions (optional)

1-2 Eggs 

1 tablespoonful of oil to fry the Eggs

Salt to taste

METHOD 

Watch how to make this nostalgic and classic Ghanaian dish below;

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Gari