Shito is Ghana's put it on everything sauce. A spoonful adds smoky, savoury depth to eggs, rice, noodles, grilled meat, pies and more, and a little goes a long way. Here are ten easy ways to use it, from breakfast to the barbecue.
- Stirred through rice, or spooned over jollof.
- Over fried or scrambled eggs at breakfast.
- Spread on a meat pie or a sausage roll.
- Tossed through noodles or fried rice.
- Beside anything off the grill or barbecue.
- As a marinade for chicken, beef, prawns or tofu.
- On avocado toast for a smoky lift.
- Swirled into a toastie or a burger.
- Over roast vegetables or crispy potatoes.
- As a quick dip, cut with a little mayo or yoghurt.
New to shito? Start with Mild or Medium and work up. For serious chilli lovers, Hot is the boldest of the range, and Holy Shito takes it further with scorpion chilli.
Last updated 21 July 2026.
