Iru Ekiti – Dried Ground Locust Beans Powder (Dawadawa)

Iru Ekiti: Traditional Flavour, Ground Fresh

Iru Ekiti is dried, fermented locust bean, ground into a fine powder. It’s one of the oldest seasonings in Yoruba cooking. Even today, many native soups aren’t complete without it.

This locust bean powder brings a rich, earthy, umami flavour to your pot. It’s sand-free and naturally processed, with no shortcuts taken.

Why Cooks Reach For Ground Iru

Whole iru can be strong and chunky. Ground iru solves that. It blends smoothly into soups and stews, so you get all the flavour without picking out seeds.

It’s also concentrated. So, a small amount goes a long way in dishes like efo riro, ogbono, and gbegiri. As a result, one jar lasts through many pots of soup.

A Taste Rooted In Tradition

Locust beans have been used in West African cooking for generations. In fact, they’re often described as one of the richest natural sources of umami in Nigerian cuisine.

Because it’s dried and ground, this iru also stores well. That means you can keep it on hand and always be ready for soup day.

Sourced and Packaged By Farm Fresh Grocery

This Iru Ekiti is sourced and packaged by Farm Fresh Grocery, based at Odo-Eran Market, Lagos. Every jar is sealed fresh, ready to add authentic flavour to your kitchen.

Whether you’re cooking efo riro from scratch or following a family gbegiri recipe, this ground iru delivers the taste Nigerian soups are known for.

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