Description

Shito seasoning powder is a convenient, dry blend capturing the rich, spicy, umami flavor of traditional Ghanaian shito sauce, typically made from dried chilies, ginger, garlic, and powdered smoked fish/shrimp, plus other spices like cloves. This powder acts as a shortcut for home cooks, allowing them to quickly create the dark, savory condiment by adding oil, onions, and sometimes tomato paste, perfect for jazzing up rice, meats, eggs, and plantains.

• Core Flavors: Spicy, smoky, savory (umami), and deep.
• Main Components: Chili powder, ginger, garlic, and dried seafood powders (shrimp, herring/fish).
• Other Spices: Often includes paprika, cloves, nutmeg, or regional herbs.

1. Reconstitute: Sauté onions in oil until golden, add garlic, ginger, and tomato paste (optional).
2. Mix: Stir in the shito powder and other spices, cooking briefly to release aromas.
3. Simmer: Add oil and simmer on low heat until the sauce darkens, thickens, and the oil separates, creating the classic shito.
4. Serve: Use with Jollof rice, waakye, banku, grilled foods, eggs, or plantains. 

• Convenience: Saves time compared to grinding all the dried ingredients from scratch.
• Authenticity: Offers the complex flavor profile of homemade shito without needing large quantities of dried seafood.