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West African Vegetables
Bitter Leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina)
Fresh Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is a traditional West and Central African leafy vegetable known for its distinctive bitter flavor and important role in African cooking. Also known as Onugbu (Igbo), Ewuro (Yoruba), and Shuwaka/Shiwaka (Hausa), Bitter Leaf is especially popular in Nigerian cuisine. It is the essential ingredient in Ofe Onugbu (Bitter Leaf Soup) and is also used in Egusi soup, stews, and other traditional dishes. In Cameroon, bitter leaf is a key ingredient in Ndolé. Sundry Agro Fresh bitter leaf naturally has a strong bitter taste. Before cooking, the leaves are traditionally washed and squeezed repeatedly with clean water to reduce the bitterness to your preferred level.
$4.00
from Bitter Leaf 1 lb
West African Vegetables
Scent Leaf (African Basil / Nchanwu / Efirin)
Fresh Scent Leaf (African Basil / Nchanwu / Efirin) Fresh Scent Leaf (Ocimum gratissimum), also known as African Basil, is a highly aromatic herb widely used in Nigerian and West African cooking. It is especially valued for its distinctive herbal, peppery, slightly clove-like aroma that adds depth and authentic flavor to traditional dishes. Nigerian Spices Our Scent Leaf is grown in Texas and harvested fresh at YOE Ranch. The leaves are picked and packed fresh for shipping, giving you the aroma and flavor that dried herbs simply cannot match. Scent Leaf is traditionally used in Pepper Soup, meat and fish dishes, stews, sauces, beans, and other Nigerian dishes. For the best aroma, rinse the leaves, slice or tear them, and add them toward the end of cooking. Nigerian Spices
$10.00
from Scent Leaf 1lb
West African Vegetables
Ugu Leaves (Fluted Pumpkin Leaves)
Fresh Ugu Leaves (Telfairia occidentalis), also known as Fluted Pumpkin Leaves or Ugwu, are one of the most popular leafy vegetables used in Nigerian and West African cooking. Our Ugu is grown in Texas and harvested fresh at Yoe Ranch. The tender leaves are hand-picked, packed fresh, and ready for your favorite traditional dishes. Ugu has a rich, distinctive green flavor and is traditionally used in dishes such as Edikang Ikong, Egusi Soup, vegetable soup, stews, sauces, and other West African recipes. Edikang Ikong, for example, traditionally combines Ugu with waterleaf, palm oil, meat or fish, crayfish and other ingredients. All Nigerian Recipes
$15.00
from Ugu Leaves 1lb
West African Vegetables
Utazi Leaves (Gongronemopsis latifolia) – Texas Grown
Fresh Utazi (Gongronemopsis latifolia, formerly Gongronema latifolium) is a distinctive aromatic leafy herb widely used in Nigerian and West African cooking. Utazi is known for its bitter, herbal and slightly peppery flavor. Because of its strong and distinctive taste, a small amount can add authentic flavor and balance to rich soups, meats and traditional dishes. Nigerian Spices Our Utazi is grown fresh in Texas at YOE Ranch, hand-harvested and packed fresh for our customers. Fresh Utazi is traditionally used in dishes such as Pepper Soup, Ofe Nsala (White Soup), Nkwobi, Isi Ewu, Abacha (African Salad), soups, sauces and meat dishes.
$6.00
from Utazi Leaves 1 lb