
Introducing the classic Ghanaian flavours that shouts ‘Akwaaba’ (meaning Welcome in the Akan language from Ghana)
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
1* KOOBI SEASONING BLEND (cured fish) - blended Pink Himalayan salted Tilapia with aromatic herbs and African spices. 80g A perfect inclusion to your dishes for that distinctive, all natural West African Umami flavour.
USES
Best used in Stir fries, Goat Meat Stews, Fish soup, Spinach soup, Abomu, Raw Pepper (Spicy Salsa), Angwa Mo or Coconut Rice.
FLAVOUR PROFILE
An intense fishy umami and aromatic Seasoning flavour
1* DAWADAWA VEGAN SEASONING BLEND - is made from fermented locust beans (known as DawaDawa in Ghana, or Iru in Nigeria); has been blended, mixed with spices, herbs and ClaySmoked by our in house flavour curator Chef Fafa. (80g)
DawaDawa is pungent in its initial smell (due to its fermentation) but also has a dark chocolate and roasted coffee base smell.
FLAVOUR PROFILE
A strong umami and Miso flavoured seasoning that gives your savoury dishes a depth of flavour.
USES
Add to your Stews, Sauces, Soup & Rice dishes
1* PREKESE SEASONING & TEA
The Prekese (Aidan Fruit) Tea which also works as a sweet seasoning for soups & sauces is blended with organic cloves, Alligator Pepper and spices for an invigorating experience. (80g)
FLAVOUR PROFILE
A sweet fruity, woody and lightly spiced flavour.
USES
Can be used to make an African Chai. Add it to hot milk, simmer gently for 20 minutes and your preferred sweetener or try our mint flavoured honey.
The Aidan fruit spice smoky blend pairs perfectly with robust flavoured Meat such as Goat, Mutton, Lamb.
Great marinade for poultry such as, Chicken, Guinea fowl, Duck and Turkey when paired with our Dzolof Spice blend.
1* ETSO - GRAINS OF SELIM
Grains of Selim, known as ‘Etso’ in Ewe, ‘Hwentia’ in Akan (languages from Ghana) and in Nigeria as ‘Uda’, is a popular spice used in most dishes for its musky black peppercorn flavour.
FLAVOUR PROFILE
A peppery, lightly smoky liquorice and ginger flavour with a bitter after taste if chewed with its seeds.
USES
Grains of Selim can be added to porridges , Stews, Soups, Sauces, Drinks, Coffee and Teas.
The popular West African barbecue spice blend known as ‘Yaji spice’ or ‘Suya spice mix’ (Xorla BBQ Rub) includes this amazing spice.
Great to chew 1 strand each day for its anti-inflammatory and anti microbial properties. In Senegal the popular Café Touba also includes this amazing spice.
WEIGHT - 60g