Key Parameters
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Steps
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Obe ata (Yoruba pepper soup) (Nigeria): Pounded iru provides umami backbone to balance chili heat
- 2.
Maafe (West African peanut stew) (Senegal/Gambia): Pounded iru emulsifies with groundnuts for velvety texture
- 3.
Dawadawa (Hausa spice balls) (Northern Nigeria): Pounding creates cohesive texture for shelf-stable seasoning