Ogiri also called Ogiri Ijebu is a flavoring made of fermented oil seeds, such as sesame seeds or egusi seeds. The process and product are similar to iru or douchi. Its smell is similar to cheese, miso, or stinky tofu.
Ogiri is best known in West Africa. It is popular among the Yoruba people. Ogiri among the Igbo people of Nigeria is different and similar to Iru Pete. Ogiri was discovered by Yoruba people.
Ogiri made in the traditional West African way contains: Egusi seeds, sesame seeds, salt, and water
References
- Steinkraus, Keith, author Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA (4 May 2018). Handbook of indigenous fermented foods. CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-351-44251-0. OCLC 1063700107.
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