Prekese (aidan Fruit) - Dried African Spice

Description

Prekese (Aidan Fruit) is a dried African spice pod with a distinctive sweet, smoky aroma, traditionally used in Ghanaian light soup and palm nut soup. A few pods simmered into the pot release a unique fragrance that's hard to replace with any other spice — a must-have for cooks who want their Ghanaian soups to taste authentic.

Buy Prekese online in the UK from Surulere Foods — we deliver Ghanaian and West African spices to addresses across the UK with fast, tracked nationwide delivery.

How to use

• Add one or two whole pods to light soup or palm nut soup while it simmers.
• Remove the pods before serving, or leave them in for a stronger aroma.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight. Keep sealed after opening.

Frequently asked

What does prekese taste like?

It has a distinctive sweet, slightly smoky, liquorice-like aroma that's central to authentic Ghanaian light soup.

Can I reuse the pods?

Pods are typically used once per pot, though some cooks dry and reuse them for a second, milder batch.