Fermented locust beans and Basil fried rice recipe / Ndudu by Fafa

Fermented locust beans locally known as Dawadawa in Ghana or Iru in Nigeria holds a strong umami flavour. The flavour profile is best described as a blend of mushrooms and fish sauce. The inclusion of Basil adds a floral note to the intense umami flavour of fermented locust beans. Fermented locust beans needs to be used sparingly due to its intense flavour. A little goes a long way. Creating new natural flavours for my dishes is my ‘thing’. 😉 Introducing a #Vegetarian flavour packed Rice. This is not any ordinary #Rice ooh! It’s that ‘Ndudu’ thing again. The Rice has been infused with #Dawadawa (fermented locust beans), #African Nutmeg, Grains of Selim, Kasoa Pepper and some more. The fresh Basil gives the Rice an aromatic flavour and compliments the Dawadawa perfectly 👌🏾 Full recipe 👇🏾 http://ndudu-by-fafa.blogspot.com/2018/12/have-you-tried-this-new-west-african.html?m=1