Ogiri

Ogiri is a flavoring made of fermented oil seeds, such as [[sesame seed] Castor seed]s or egusi seeds.[1] The process and product are similar to iru or douchi. Its smell is like cheese, miso, or stinky tofu.

Ogiri is best known in West Africa. It is popular among the Igbo and Yoruba people of Nigeria.

Ogiri made in the traditional West African way only contains: sesame seeds, salt, and water[2]

References
  1. Steinkraus, Keith, author Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA. Handbook of indigenous fermented foods. ISBN 978-1-351-44251-0. OCLC 1063700107.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OGIRI-Mami-Kaday-s-Handmade-Ogiri-300g-/191703850954?hash=item2ca2709fca
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