Are you familiar with Ogbono? Ogbono soup, is a Nigerian dish made with ground dry Ogbono seeds. Ogbono is the seeds of African Mangoes, which have been peeled, cleaned, and dried. They have a somewhat tart and smokey taste and might taste bitter if not well cooked. Ground Ogbono seeds are used as a flavor enhancer and a thickener, for soup and stew dishes; and changes the color of soups to a darker color. If you want to try some authentic West African food and explore different tastes, we highly recommend giving Ogbono soup a try.