Key Parameters
Temperature
15°C
10°C - 20°C
Time
4 months
3 months - 6 months
Equipment
Steps
- 1.
Soumbala sauce (Burkina Faso): Forms umami backbone when dissolved in stews with tomatoes and onions
- 2.
Dawadawa balls (Nigeria): Cave aging intensifies flavor for use as portable seasoning pellets
- 3.
Netetou paste (Senegal): Extended fermentation creates complex base for Thieboudienne fish stew
The Science
Primary Reaction
Proteolysis and lipolysis