Grounded Ogbono, derived from the seeds of the African bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis), is a staple in West African cuisine, particularly in Nigeria. When ground into a fine powder, these seeds serve as a natural thickening agent, imparting a distinctive slimy texture to soups like Ogbono soup (also known as “draw soup”). This unique consistency makes it ideal for pairing with swallows such as pounded yam, eba, or fufu .
