Ogbono Base Paste (Nigeria - wild mango seed thickener)
A recipe from Kenya.
🇰🇪 KenyavegandairyFreeglutenFreenutFree
Nutrition (per serving)
250Calories
8 gProtein
5 gSugar
50 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 500g Ogbono seeds (wild African mango)
- for roasting Dry frying pan
- for grinding Blender or mortar
Method
- Dry-roast ogbono seeds in pan over medium heat, stirring constantly 10-15 mins until aromatic and slightly darker (do not burn).
- Cool completely.
- Grind roasted seeds into fine powder using blender or traditional mortar—texture should be like flour.
- Store in airtight container up to 6 months.
- To use: dissolve 100g powder in hot palm oil or stock; it draws instantly into slimy thick soup base for ogbono soup.
- Igbo/Yoruba draw soup essential.
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