What is dawadawa called in English?
Fermented locust beans is a common traditional condiment in Nigeria, and other West African countries. We call it “iru” in Yoruba land, it is called “dawa dawa” in Hausa, and “ogiri okpe” in Igbo. It is also known as “sumbala”, “netetou”, and “kainda” in some parts of Africa.
What does dawadawa do to the body?
Heals the wounds Among its numerous health benefits, it can be used to heal internal wounds by using it to prepare local dishes and external wounds by grinding and applying the paste on the wound.
Is dawadawa same as locust beans?
Current Facts. Dawadawa is a flavoring made from the seeds of Parkia biglobosa, also known as the African locust bean tree, and this deciduous, wide spreading plant can reach up to twenty meters in height and is a member of the Fabaceae family.
Can you eat Dawadawa raw?
The bark is rich in tannins and used for tanning hides; boiled pods are used to dye pottery black; the leaves can be used in soups and stews; and the fruit, whose pulp is rich in carbohydrates, is eaten raw or mixed with water as a sweet and refreshing drink (I like to think of it as nature’s Gatorade).
What are dawadawa seeds?
The African Locust Beans Plant (Parkia biglobosa) has a variety of uses with respect to its parts. The bark, leave, pulp and seeds are useful to many in diverse ways. It is the seeds produced from the plant that gives us the popular dawadawa we are going to talk about today.
What is dawadawa and why is it so popular in Ghana?
People value its flavor so much that when transporting it to market, they place a red Chile pepper and local herb on top of it to protect it from spirits (as it is believed that spirits dislike spicy peppers). In addition to dawadawa, the locust bean tree itself is also valued in Ghana for its medicinal uses.
What is the best time of year to buy dawadawa?
Dawadawa is available year-round. Dawadawa is a flavoring made from the seeds of Parkia biglobosa, also known as the African locust bean tree, and this deciduous, wide spreading plant can reach up to twenty meters in height and is a member of the Fabaceae family.
Is dawadawa good for diabetics?
Dawadawa is a fermented paste from the seeds of the African locust bean tree (Parkia biglobosa) with a distinctive odor and flavor. Dawadawa is a popular ingredient in soups in the semi-arid regions of West Africa. In addition to adding flavor, dawadawa can also slow the rate of food digestion and improving insulin response in people with diabetes.