Banga Soup Sticks (Licorice Plant)

A Banga stick, also known as Rho stick, is a traditional cooking utensil used in Nigerian cuisine, particularly when preparing Banga soup. The stick is derived from the licorice plant and is used to stir and extract the natural oils from the palm fruit while cooking Banga soup. The Banga stick is believed to enhance the flavor of the soup, giving it a distinctive taste and aroma that is essential to the dish.