Peppers
Asante

A hot pepper from Ghana, key ingredient in shito, adding a spicy kick to dishes. Cultivated for over 500 years.

About Asante

(Capsicum annuum) Asante, or Ashanti pepper, as the name suggests, originated in the Ashanti region, specifically Kumasi, in Ghana, West Africa. This pepper variety has been cultivated and marketed by the people of Kumasi and other parts of Ghana for over 500 years. It quickly became a local favorite and spread to other regions of the country and even beyond its borders. Today, it is still widely cultivated throughout Ghana. Ashanti pepper is a key ingredient in shito, a renowned Ghanaian hot chile condiment with a deep, earthy, smoky, and slightly fishy flavor. Beyond shito, this pepper can be used to add a spicy kick to any dish that requires a bit of heat.