Cloves Peppre, 2oz sachel
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Ghanaian Recipe Using Cloves Peppre: Spicy Ghanaian Shito

Shito is a beloved Ghanaian condiment made with dried fish, spices, and hot peppers. Cloves Peppre adds a distinctive warm, aromatic depth.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp Cloves Peppre

• 2 cups dried fish or shrimp powder

• 1 cup ground dried chilies

• 1 tbsp ground ginger

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 2 medium onions (finely chopped)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 stock cube (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan.

2. Add chopped onions and fry until golden.

3. Stir in tomato paste and cook 5–7 minutes.

4. Add dried fish/shrimp, chili, ginger, and ground Cloves Peppre.

5. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.

6. Add salt and seasoning cube to taste.

7. Store in sterilized jars once cooled.

Serving: Delicious with rice, kenkey, banku, or yam.