Locust beans (Parkia biglobosa), Iru/Ogiri/Dawa Dawa, strong smell is characteristic of this spice. This can be stored in the fridge, freezer or pantry.
Locust beans (Parkia biglobosa), commonly referred to as Iru by Yorubas, ‘Ogiri', ‘Dawa Dawa’ by Igbos, is a local seasoning or condiment used in African Cuisine. Fermented seeds are air dried. It has a very strong smell to it, characteristics of the seeds. Seeds can be ground into powder form for cuisines that calls for the powder form.