Niger
Dawa Dawa
Fermented African locust bean condiment, called dawa dawa in Hausa; pungent, umami-rich, and used as a natural flavour enhancer in virtually every Nigerien soup, replacing or supplementing bouillon cubes.
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Dawadawa
Dawa Dawa
African locust bean seeds fermented, pounded and pressed into dark cakes with a powerful savoury smell.
Mali
Fermented Néré Seeds
Soumbala
A fermented condiment made from néré (African locust bean) seeds; a key flavoring in Malian and West African cuisine; the seeds are boiled, fermented, and dried; used to season sauces, stews, and soups; has a pungent, umami flavor; listed in What The World Eats as a core condiment of Mali; the Maggi cube of traditional Malian cooking.
Mali
Nététou
Dawa Dawa
African locust bean seeds fermented for days and pressed into dark balls with a pungent, savoury smell.