Description
Perekese — spelled prekese in Ghana and known as aidan fruit, uhio (Igbo), or botanically as Tetrapleura tetraptera — is one of West Africa’s most distinctive cooking spices. The fresh pods carry an intense, resinous, woody aroma that transforms Banga soup, Ofe Akwu (palm nut soup), and slow-cooked stews.
Key features:
- Also known as prekese, aidan fruit, uhio, aridan, or Tetrapleura tetraptera
- Fresh whole pods — never dried or processed
- Essential for Banga soup (Ofe Akwu / Palm Nut Soup)
- Used in Ghanaian light soup and Nigerian pepper soup
- Sourced weekly from Nigeria
- Also brewed as a herbal tea — known for traditional medicinal uses
How to use:
Score the pod lightly or break it into sections and add whole to your pot of Banga soup, Ofe Akwu, or pepper soup. Remove before serving. Can also be simmered in water to make an aromatic herbal tea or tonic. The aroma is strong — one pod is usually sufficient for a pot of soup.














