Nigerian Achi soup thickener, sold in a 100 g pack. Finely ground Achi seeds for adding body and richness to traditional Nigerian soups.
Achi is a powdered soup thickener made from the seeds of the Achi tree (Brachystegia eurycoma), a natural ingredient used extensively in Igbo cooking in South-East Nigeria. It is used to thicken soups such as ofe onugbu (bitter leaf soup), ofe akwu (palm nut soup), and other hearty Nigerian soups, adding a subtle nutty undertone and a smooth, slightly gelatinous consistency. Each 100 g pack of finely ground Achi provides enough thickener for several pots of soup. It is an indispensable ingredient for cooking authentic South-East Nigerian cuisine.