Locust Bean Ferment (Nigeria/Ghana - iru/dawadawa)
A recipe from Kenya.
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Nutrition (per serving)
150Calories
15 gProtein
5 gSugar
500 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 1kg African locust beans (parkia biglobosa)
- traditional softener Ash or potash
- for wrapping fermentation Banana leaves
Method
- Boil locust beans with ash/potash until soft (2-3 hours).
- Drain, dehull by pounding gently.
- Wash dehulled seeds clean.
- Wrap in banana leaves or place in covered pot.
- Ferment in warm place 3-5 days until strong umami smell develops.
- Form into balls or dry—iru (Nigeria) or dawadawa (Ghana) ready for soups.
- Essential umami bomb.
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