Ground Herring Fish (Eja Shawa Lilo) – Herring Powder for Soups

Ground herring (eja shawa lilo) is dried herring fish ground to a powder. One spoon gives okra soup, egusi, ogbono, efo riro and pepper sauce a deep smoky fish flavor.

Key features

• Dried herring fish, finely ground
• Smoky seafood flavor
• For okra, egusi, ogbono, efo riro and pepper sauce
• Resealable pouch
• Buy 1, 2, 5 or 10 bags

How to use

Stir 1 to 2 teaspoons into soups, stews or sauces while cooking. It is strong, so start small. Close the pouch tightly after use.

Details

• Product: ground dried herring (eja shawa lilo)
• Size: see the pouch
• Contains fish

Cook with ground herring

Use it in our ogbono soup. Try dried eja panla and smoked abo fish, or shop all fish.

Related guide

Read Ground Herring Fish (Eja Shawa Lilo): The Flavor of Home in Every Spoon for how cooks use it.

Pick up in Chicago or ship anywhere in the U.S.

Shop at Yado African & Caribbean Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617, or order online for fast U.S. shipping.

Frequently asked questions

What is eja shawa in English?

Herring. Eja shawa lilo means ground herring.

How do I use herring powder?

Stir a teaspoon or two into soups and stews while they cook.

Is it the same as crayfish powder?

No. Both add seafood flavor, but this is ground herring fish.

Where can I buy eja shawa near me?

At Yado African & Caribbean Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, or online with U.S. shipping.