Soumbara, also known as Nététou, is a traditional spice highly valued in West Africa. This unique condiment is made from fermented seeds of the néré tree, a tropical tree. Soumbara comes in the form of black or dark brown grains, giving off a strong, distinctive odor. Its intense flavor brings an incomparable depth of flavor to dishes.
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Faq
Q: What is Soumbara/Nététou?
A: They are fermented seeds of the *Parkia biglobosa* tree, used as a condiment in West Africa.
Q: What does Soumbara/Nététou taste like in grain form?
A: It has a very strong, umami flavor, often compared to that of strong cheese or fermented fish sauce.
Q: How to prepare Soumbara/Nététou in grain?
A: It can be used as is (in small amounts) or lightly crushed before adding to dishes.
Q: In what types of dishes is Soumbara/Nététou grain used?
A: It is used in sauces, soups, stews, and rice dishes in West Africa.
Q: How to store Soumbala?
A: It keeps well in a cool, dry place away from light. An airtight jar is ideal.
Conservation
To keep the soumbara in the best conditions, it is preferable to keep it in an airtight container, out of light and humidity. Placed in a cool and dry place, it can be kept for several months without losing its taste qualities.
Ingredients & nutritional information
Soumbara / Nététou groove in grain, made from Néré seeds, containing 35% proteins, 29% lipids and iron, rich in vitamins C, B1 and B2, without additives or artificial aromas.
Q: What is Soumbara/Nététou?
A: They are fermented seeds of the *Parkia biglobosa* tree, used as a condiment in West Africa.
Q: What does Soumbara/Nététou taste like in grain form?
A: It has a very strong, umami flavor, often compared to that of strong cheese or fermented fish sauce.
Q: How to prepare Soumbara/Nététou in grain?
A: It can be used as is (in small amounts) or lightly crushed before adding to dishes.
Q: In what types of dishes is Soumbara/Nététou grain used?
A: It is used in sauces, soups, stews, and rice dishes in West Africa.
Q: How to store Soumbala?
A: It keeps well in a cool, dry place away from light. An airtight jar is ideal.
To keep the soumbara in the best conditions, it is preferable to keep it in an airtight container, out of light and humidity. Placed in a cool and dry place, it can be kept for several months without losing its taste qualities.
Soumbara / Nététou groove in grain, made from Néré seeds, containing 35% proteins, 29% lipids and iron, rich in vitamins C, B1 and B2, without additives or artificial aromas.
Soumbara / Nététou groove in grain
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