Locust Beans – (Iru, Ogiri, DawaDawa) – 50g | A True Taste of African Tradition

Introduction

There are certain flavors that instantly transport you home—the moment they hit the pot, the aroma fills the kitchen, and memories come rushing back. Locust Beans—known as Iru, Ogiri, or DawaDawa—carry that kind of power.
For anyone missing the taste of traditional African cooking, this beloved seasoning reconnects you to your roots, your culture, and the food that shaped your identity.

Cultural Story

Across West Africa, locust beans are more than an ingredient—they are a cultural treasure. Many of us remember watching our mothers or grandmothers unwrap the carefully fermented beans, adding them into soups, stews, and sauces with the skill only experience can teach. As the steam rose from the pot, the unmistakable aroma filled the home, signaling that a deeply flavorful meal was on the way.
In Yoruba households, Iru brings depth to efo riro and gbegiri. In Igbo kitchens, Ogiri transforms ofe oha and ofe nsala. In Northern and Sahelian communities, DawaDawa enriches tuwon dishes and traditional soups. And for families across the diaspora, that aroma is a reminder of laughter, togetherness, and meals shared with love.
Locust beans embody the heart of African cooking—bold, earthy, nourishing, and rooted in generations of tradition.

Why Customers Love It

• Strong, authentic flavor that instantly elevates soups, stews, vegetables, and sauces.

• Aroma that brings back home memories, filling the kitchen with warmth and nostalgic comfort.

• Highly nutritious, long valued in traditional diets for its natural richness (without making medical claims).

• Enhances food naturally, offering depth and umami that no artificial seasoning can replicate.

• Perfect for traditional African dishes, including ewedu, ogbono, okra soup, stews, beans, and rice sauces.

• A little goes a long way, making it economical and efficient for everyday cooking.

• Loved by cooks who value authenticity, flavor, and cultural connection.

What Makes It Special

This Locust Beans (Iru, Ogiri, DawaDawa) – 50g stands out because of its authenticity, purity, and traditional preparation.

• Imported directly from West Africa, ensuring you receive the real flavor—not diluted substitutes.

• Naturally fermented, giving it its signature aroma and deep, earthy taste.

• A trusted community staple, used for generations in homes across Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Sierra Leone, and beyond.

• No artificial additives, just pure, traditionally crafted locust beans.

• Honors cultural cooking practices, making every meal feel familiar, comforting, and deeply flavorful.

This product doesn’t just season your food—it reconnects you to heritage, memory, and identity.

How to Use It

1. Soups & Stews

Add a small amount to stews, egusi, efo riro, okra soup, ogbono, or palm nut soup. It melts beautifully into the broth, enriching every spoonful.

2. Beans & Rice Dishes

Mix into beans porridge, waakye sauces, jollof seasoning bases, or rice stews to boost flavor and aroma.

3. Vegetable Mixed Dishes

Use with assorted greens—ugwu, kale, spinach, kontomire—to create rich, traditional flavors.

Tip: Start with a small pinch and adjust to your preferred strength—its rich, bold aroma is wonderfully powerful.

Social Proof

Loved by thousands of Yado customers who trust us for quality African and Caribbean favorites that bring culture, comfort, and authentic flavor back into their kitchens.

Call to Action

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