AFRO-FUNK FONIO PILAF: Ancient West African Grain

"The Music" Dawadawa + Herbs Across West Africa, people love the funk of fermented foods. Dawadawa (AKA iru, netetou, or soumbala) is fermented locust bean––actually the seeds of a pod from a drought-resistant tree. The result? A flavor bomb that packs a nutrient-dense, probiotic punch. It brings a deep umami, satisfying flavor to any dish. Grown and revered across West Africa for over 5,000 years, fonio is gluten-free, nutritionally dense, rich in important minerals and amino acids, and has a low glycemic index. Fonio is a gluten-free, quick cooking, versatile grain that has been grown and revered across West Africa for over 5,000 years.The grain is tiny when raw but expands over 4x when cooked. this pilaf is light and fluffy and is especially good with grilled fish or chicken, with salads and vegetables, or in a veggie burger. ABOUT YOLÉLÉ Yolélé was founded in 2017 to create economic opportunity for smallholder farming communities; to support biodiverse, regenerative, and resilien