Grounded Ogbono (African Wild Mango Seed)

Grounded Ogbono refers to the ground seeds of the Ogbono fruit, which comes from the African wild mango tree (Irvingia gabonensis). Ogbono seeds are commonly used in West African cuisine, particularly in Nigeria, to make Ogbono soup.

To prepare grounded Ogbono, the seeds are typically dried and then ground into a fine powder. This powder is then used as a thickening agent for soups and stews, giving them a distinctive, slightly sticky texture and a rich, earthy flavor. Ogbono soup is often cooked with various meats, fish, vegetables, and spices, and is usually served with fufu, pounded yam, or other starchy accompaniments.