The Mbongo spice is used in many famous dishes, such as Mbongo Tchòbi, (fish in black sauce) in Cameroon. The most basic ingredients consists of: Hiomi, back of mbongo tree (the star ingredient in the soup), njansa, a nutty spice (used in some West African countries), alligator pepper also known as: grains of paradise, African nutmeg or, ehuru, (a spice widely grown in West Africa and some Caribbean countries).

Tip: Intensify the flavor of the stew by lightly frying the njansa; added garlic, basil and parsley.