Obatan Pa Koobi Powder – 250g | 100% Dried Salted Tilapia Powder | Authentic Ghanaian Umami Seasoning

Obatan Pa Koobi Powder – 250g | 100% Dried Salted Tilapia Powder | Authentic Ghanaian Umami Seasoning

Good Mother’s secret ingredient — the umami depth that makes every Ghanaian soup unforgettable 🇬🇧

Every Ghanaian cook knows Koobi. That distinctive, pungent, deeply savoury dried salted tilapia that transforms a good soup into something extraordinary. The fish that adds the kind of depth and complexity to a light soup or groundnut soup that no stock cube, no seasoning powder, and no artificial flavour enhancer can ever come close to replicating.

Koobi is Ghana’s original umami. And Obatan Pa — Good Mother — has taken this beloved Ghanaian cooking staple and done something brilliantly convenient with it. Dried salted tilapia, carefully processed and finely ground into a smooth, easy-to-use powder. All the bold, savoury depth of whole Koobi — with none of the preparation work. No soaking. No deboning. No chopping. Just shake, stir, and let Good Mother’s secret ingredient do what it has always done best.

The Ingredient

🐟 100% Dried Salted Tilapia (Koobi) — whole tilapia fish, traditionally salted and sun-dried using the time-honoured Ghanaian method, then finely ground into a concentrated seasoning powder. Tilapia is naturally rich in high-quality protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B12 — and the drying and salting process concentrates all of these nutrients into an intensely flavourful seasoning powder that a little goes a very long way with.

Nutritional Highlights

✅ Naturally high in protein — dried fish is one of the most protein-dense natural seasonings available ✅ Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids — supports heart health and normal brain function ✅ Excellent source of Calcium and Phosphorus — supports strong bones and teeth ✅ Good source of Iron — supports healthy red blood cell production ✅ Rich in Vitamin B12 — supports normal nervous system function and energy metabolism ✅ Natural source of Iodine — supports normal thyroid function ✅ Naturally gluten-free — pure fish, no cereal fillers ✅ No artificial flavours, colours, or preservatives — 100% pure dried salted tilapia ✅ Convenient powder format — shake directly into cooking, no soaking or preparation needed ✅ Sealed jar — maintains freshness and flavour potency ✅ Made in Ghana 🇬🇭 by Obatan Pa — Good Mother

How to Use

🍲 In soups and stews: Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of Obatan Pa Koobi Powder directly to your soup, stew, or sauce during cooking. Stir well. The powder dissolves beautifully into hot liquid, infusing the entire dish with deep, savoury Koobi flavour. Excellent in Light Soup (Nkrakra), Groundnut Soup (Nkate Nkwan), Palm Nut Soup (Abɛnkwan), Okra Soup, Kontomire Stew, and Tomato Stew

🍳 In egg stew and sauces: Add a pinch to your tomato base when making egg stew, garden egg stew, or any tomato-based sauce for an authentic Ghanaian depth of flavour

🍚 In rice dishes: Stir into Jollof Rice, Waakye, or fried rice cooking water for a subtle but unmistakeable savoury depth

🥩 As a dry rub or marinade: Mix with other spices and rub into fish, chicken, or meat before cooking for a bold West African seasoning

Tip: Koobi Powder is naturally salty — taste your dish before adding additional salt. A little goes a very long way. Start with ½ teaspoon and adjust to taste.

Pairs perfectly with: Fufu | Banku | TZ | Kenkey | Rice | Yam | Plantain | Any West African soup or stew

Net Weight: 250g Brand: Obatan Pa — Good Mother Ingredient: Dried Salted Tilapia (Koobi) Made in: Ghana 🇬🇭 Gluten-free | No artificial additives Packaging: Safety-sealed clear plastic jar Shipping: Delivered across the UK 🇬🇧 by Duaba Afro Foods

⚠️ Allergen Information: Contains fish (tilapia). Fish is a major UK allergen. Not suitable for individuals with fish or seafood allergies. May contain traces of other allergens during processing — always check the product label for the full allergen declaration before consuming. This product is naturally high in sodium due to the salting process — individuals on a low-sodium or salt-restricted diet should use sparingly and consult their GP or dietitian. Note: Koobi Powder has a naturally strong, pungent aroma — this is entirely characteristic of dried salted fish and completely normal. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, seal tightly and use within the recommended period. Refrigerate after opening for extended freshness.