The 3 main Chilli sauces consumed by most Ghanaian households are the Green Chilli sauce made from Pettie Belle Chillies locally known as KpaKposhito.
'Shito' translated from the Ga language (spoken by most Ghanaians, particularly by the Ga tribe from Accra, the capital of Ghana) means 'Chilli'.
'Shito' translated from the Ga language (spoken by most Ghanaians, particularly by the Ga tribe from Accra, the capital of Ghana) means 'Chilli'.
In Ewe (language spoken by the Ewe tribe from the Volta region) Chilli is 'Atadi' and the Ashanti's also refer to it as 'Meko'.
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Red Chilli Sauce
A spicy Salsa made from Red Chillies, Onions, Tomatoes and Salt which are grounded (using the Ghanaian earthern clay bowl with internal ridges, known as 'Asanka' and its accompanying wooden pestle) into a textured smooth consistency.
The inclusion of Garlic and Ginger (apart from their great nutritional content) to the salsa has gently crept into the recipe and its a welcome distraction.
For that smoky flavour, why not try to char grill your Tomatoes?
A spicy Salsa made from Red Chillies, Onions, Tomatoes and Salt which are grounded (using the Ghanaian earthern clay bowl with internal ridges, known as 'Asanka' and its accompanying wooden pestle) into a textured smooth consistency.
The inclusion of Garlic and Ginger (apart from their great nutritional content) to the salsa has gently crept into the recipe and its a welcome distraction.
For that smoky flavour, why not try to char grill your Tomatoes?
GREEN CHILLI SAUCE
Using the aromatic Green chillies from Ghana (Kasoa Pepper or Kpakposhito)Onion, Garlic, Ginger and salt to taste(which are grounded into a textured consistency) this sauce is cooked to intensify it’s flavours. Most individuals do include Aroma or Shrimp stock to this sauce which is optional for that added flavour. My recipe excludes the aforementioned food enhancers but instead incorporates Green Peppers and Coconut oil for that added flavour. Most Green sauces loose their bright Green colour and instead have an Olive green colour when cooked. I microwave my sauce to ensure I retain the bright Green colour of the sauce.
This particular sauce is enjoyed with Kenkey, boiled Yam, Banku, Akple etc
A must try sauce
BLACK CHILLI SAUCE (SHITO)
The ultimate Chilli sauce is the slow cooked Black Chilli sauce popularly known as 'Shito' which is made with Chillies , Spices, Onions, Shrimp powder and Herring Powder. Each household has its own version hence the flavours can be varied. The sauce can have either a smooth or textured consistency depending on each individuals preference.
I have a few friends who cannot enjoy a meal without incorporating any of the above sauces to their dish.
Find the step by step video guide on how to make these 3 incredible sauces below;
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