Dawadawa
Also known asirulocust beanogiri
Reviewed by Chiamaka Okafor · Updated 9 July 2026
Dawadawa is fermented locust bean, pressed into balls or cakes. It has a strong, savoury smell and is used sparingly to season soups and stews.
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- West Africa
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