Condiments & Sauces
Chadian Kawal
Kawal
Chad
Chadian fermented wild leaves; leaves pounded and fermented in pits for weeks; used as a meat substitute and flavoring; a traditional preservation method; pungent and intensely savory; a protein source during lean times; one of the ten essential Chadian sauces when cooked.
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What it is
A closer look at Chadian Kawal.
Chadian fermented wild leaves; leaves pounded and fermented in pits for weeks; used as a meat substitute and flavoring; a traditional preservation method; pungent and intensely savory; a protein source during lean times; one of the ten essential Chadian sauces when cooked.
What to look for
Know it when you find it.
Dark, fermented leaf paste with a pungent aroma; sold in small quantities at markets; used to flavor sauces; a traditional preservation method; the umami bomb of Chadian cooking.
Where it belongs
Origins and
traditions.
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