{"product_id":"gongoli","title":"Gongoli NKOSI, dried vetiver root for decoction, 100 g bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eGongoli is a dried vetiver root, sold in pieces and traditionally prepared as a decoction in Côte d'Ivoire. This 100 g NKOSI bag is prepared by boiling the pieces in water before straining the resulting drink. In other regions of West Africa, the same root is also called khamaré.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is gongoli?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGongoli is the name given in Côte d'Ivoire to the dried root of vetiver, a herbaceous plant of the grass family. In other West African countries, the same root is called khamaré. Vetiver is known elsewhere in the world for its aromatic roots used in perfumery; in West Africa, these same roots are traditionally prepared as a decoction. The pieces sold here are dry, of natural colour, with no further processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the root pieces, then boil them in water for fifteen to twenty minutes to obtain a decoction. Let it steep off the heat for a few minutes, strain, then serve hot or warm. Allow one handful of pieces per litre of water, roughly, adjusting to taste: the longer the boiling, the stronger the decoction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to pair it with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGongoli is one of the traditional roots and infusions of Côte d'Ivoire. Find other seeds and roots from the country in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cereales-graines-dafrique\"\u003eexotic cereals and seeds\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or the whole of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cuisine-ivoirienne\"\u003eIvorian cuisine\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e NKOSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e dried vetiver root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e refer to the label of the product received\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Côte d'Ivoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e away from moisture and light, in a well-sealed container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NKOSI","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":55193258787150,"sku":"NK44123562214","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/files\/gongoli-nkosi-agro.webp?v=1774104724","url":"https:\/\/www.nkosiagro.com\/en\/products\/gongoli-vetiver-root","provider":"NKOSI.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}