Dika Bread (Noun)
Meaning
Somewhat astringent paste prepared by grinding and heating seeds of the African wild mango; a staple food of some African peoples.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The recipe called for dika bread as a thickening agent in the traditional West African stew.
- Dika bread has been a mainstay of the Igbo people's diet for centuries.
- The dika bread was molded into small cakes and served as a side dish at the celebration.
- Traditionally, dika bread is made by grinding and toasting the seeds of the African wild mango tree.
- After being harvested, the seeds were dried and then made into a fine dika bread that was rich in nutrients.