nigeria yoruba cuisine iru fermented locust bean

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Nigeria, Yoruba cuisine; Iru fermented locust bean Parkia biglobosa is an important condiment or spice used generously throughout Nigeria and perhaps in some West African countries. It is available in the US and European countries. It has a pungent scent but palatable taste that wakes up the flavor in most stews or Efo riro, Egusi or Okro, Okra soups. Iru has high fat and protein content and said to have antioxidant properties and high in calcium.