Humblesage Food - Lagos, Nigeria

Dried prawn are a popular seafood product made by sun-drying fresh prawns to preserve them for extended use. They are a staple ingredient in various cuisines around the world, especially in Asian and African dishes. Dried prawns offer a concentrated umami flavor that enhances the taste of many traditional dishes, providing a rich and savory profile.

also known as wild mango, African mango, or bush mango, refers to the seeds of the Irvingia gabonensis tree. These seeds are highly valued in West African cuisine, particularly for their unique thickening properties and rich, nutty flavor. Ogbono seeds are typically ground into a powder and used to prepare various traditional dishes, most notably ogbono soup.

Egusi refers to the seeds of certain cucurbitaceous plants, particularly those from the melon species Citrullus lanatus (wild watermelon), Cucumeropsis mannii (white-seed melon), and Lagenaria siceraria (bottle gourd). These seeds are widely used in West African cuisine for their high oil content and protein. Ground into a fine powder, egusi is a key ingredient in various traditional dishes, notably egusi soup.