Ugba

The Bold, Fermented Taste of Home

Ugba — also known as African oil bean seed — is a beloved West African delicacy with a deep, earthy flavour and a satisfying, slightly chewy texture. Fermented to perfection, it carries the unmistakable aroma that instantly transports you back to a home-cooked Nigerian meal.

How to Use It

• Toss into Abacha (African salad) for an authentic, flavourful delicacy
  
• Mix with garden eggs, crayfish, and palm oil for a quick, flavourful side dish
• Use as a protein-rich topping for yams

Why You'll Love It

• Traditionally fermented for rich, complex flavour
• A good source of plant-based protein
• Versatile — used for Abacha, nkwobi, isiewu, soups and sauces
• Brings the authentic taste of Nigerian cuisine to your kitchen

Whether you grew up eating it or you're discovering it for the first time, Ugba is the ingredient that makes every dish taste like it was made with love.