Maesri Fish Powder – 6.35oz (180g) is a flavorful seasoning made from finely ground fish, designed to enhance the taste of soups, stews, sauces, and stir-fried dishes. Packed in a sealed glass jar to preserve freshness, this versatile powder provides a deep umami taste that enriches both traditional and modern recipes.

Fish powder is widely used in African and Asian cuisines for its savory and aromatic flavor, perfect for dishes like okra soup, pepper soup, fried rice, and curries. It can also be sprinkled into porridge, vegetable stews, or used as a rub for grilled meats and seafood. A small spoonful delivers rich, smoky, and natural fish essence that elevates everyday meals.

Benefits:

• Adds authentic fish flavor without the need for fresh fish.

• Convenient and easy to use for quick cooking.

• Long shelf life and ideal for pantry storage.

• Boosts protein and mineral content in meals

Fish powder is known by different names across African countries, since it’s a common ingredient used in traditional cooking. Here are some examples:

• Ghana: Often called “Momoni powder” (if made from fermented fish) or simply “fish powder” (nsuom nam powder in Twi). It’s widely used in soups and stews like light soup and kontomire stew.

• Nigeria: Referred to as “fish powder” or sometimes “ground crayfish” when dried crayfish is used (though crayfish powder is slightly different, many households substitute it). In Yoruba it may be called ẹja pupa iyẹfun (fish flour/powder).

• Sierra Leone & Liberia: Commonly called “bonga fish powder”, since dried bonga fish is the main type used for seasoning.

• Cameroon: Known as “poisson sec moulu” (ground dried fish) in French-speaking areas, used in ndolé and other stews.

• East Africa (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania): Often called “omena powder” (made from small dried fish) or “dagaa powder” in Swahili.