Traditional Ghana Dark Chile Sambal

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups vegetable oil

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 cup tiny dried shrimp, ground to a powder

4 yellow onions, minced

2 chicken bouillon cubes

1/3 cup chile powder

1/2 cup peeled and finely grated fresh ginger

3/4 cup dried shrimp

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the oil in a heavy-based medium pan and fry the onions and ginger for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the onins are golden. Stir in the tomato paste and mix thoroughly. Crush the chicken bouillon cubes, add them to the pan, and stir to mix. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Add both types of shrimp and stir for 1 minute. Add the chile powder and thoroughly blend. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring continuously. Be careful not to burn the mixture at this stage. Remove from the heat and let stand for about 1 hour, or until cool. Transfer to a storage jar, and keep in a cool place.

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