Nana's Shito Hot 16 oz (450 g) – Ghana Black Pepper Sauce

Nana's Shito is a Ghanaian black pepper sauce: chili pepper slow-cooked in oil with dried shrimp and spices until it turns dark, rich and savory. This is the Hot version in a 16 oz (450 g) glass jar, labeled "Ghana Chilli Sauce (Shito)". A spoonful brings heat and deep umami flavor to kenkey, waakye, rice, yam, eggs and more.

Key Features

• Product: Nana's Ghana Chilli Sauce (Shito), Hot
• Size: 16 oz (450 g) glass jar
• Style: Ghanaian black shito: a dark chili oil sauce with shrimp
• Heat: Hot
• Ready to eat: spoon it straight from the jar

How to Use

• Classic Ghana pairings: kenkey with fried fish, waakye, banku, jollof and plain rice
• Everyday meals: fried or boiled yam, plantain, eggs, noodles, bread and sandwiches
• Cooking: stir a spoonful into stews, fried rice or marinades for extra depth
• Tip: use a clean, dry spoon and keep the oil on top to cover the sauce

Product Details

• Brand: Nana's (Nana's Shito / Nana's Kitchen)
• Label name: Ghana Chilli Sauce (Shito), Hot
• Net weight: 450 g (about 16 oz)
• Main ingredients named by the brand: chili pepper, dried shrimp and spices in oil. See the jar label for the full ingredient list.
• Allergen note: contains shrimp (shellfish). Check the label for other allergens.
• Order online for US shipping, or pick it up at Yado Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago.

Shito Guide

New to shito? Read What Is Shito? How to Eat Ghana's Black Pepper Sauce for serving ideas. Looking for a smaller jar? Try Teo Sheito Hot Pepper Sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is shito?

Shito (also spelled shitor or sheito) is Ghana's black pepper sauce. Chili pepper, onion, ginger, garlic, dried fish or shrimp and spices are fried slowly in oil until the sauce turns dark. It is served as a condiment with kenkey, waakye, rice and many other dishes.

Is Nana's Shito Hot spicy?

Yes. This is the Hot jar, so it has real chili heat. Start with a small spoonful and add more to taste.

Does shito need to be refrigerated?

Keep the jar in a cool, dry place before opening. After opening, keep it tightly closed and refrigerate, and always use a clean, dry spoon. Follow the storage note on the label.

What do you eat shito with?

Kenkey and fried fish, waakye, banku, rice, yam, plantain, eggs and bread. It also works as a dip or a quick flavor boost in stews and fried rice.

What is the difference between black shito and green shito?

Black shito is the dark chili oil sauce with shrimp or fish. Green shito is made with green peppers and has a fresher, lighter taste. This jar is the black shito, Hot.