Garlic tree bark

Scorodophloeus zenkeri

spice

Bark and seeds of a forest tree with a powerful garlic smell, pounded into sauces and broths instead of garlic.

Origin

Forests of Cameroon, Gabon and Congo

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

A small piece of bark or a few seeds are pounded and go into the sauce during cooking, in place of garlic; the hard bark is removed.

Did you know?

The tree is recognized by the garlic smell released when its bark is cut.