NIGERIAN DRIED BITTERLEAVES - 70g
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NIGERIAN DRIED BITTERLEAVES - 70g
£6.50 GBP
Sale price
£6.50 GBP
Regular price
£6.50 GBP
Nigerian dried bitterleaf is a staple, sun-dried leafy vegetable commonly known as 'Onugbu' (Igbo) or 'Ewuro' (Yoruba). It is used in traditional Nigerian cuisine, most notably for bitter leaf soup (Ofe Onugbu), providing a distinctive bitter, savoury flavour, enhanced by significant medicinal properties and antioxidant richness.
Key Details about Nigerian Dried Bitter Leaf:
- Preparation & Use: Leaves are harvested, washed, and dried to preserve them and reduce bitterness. Before cooking, they must be soaked in warm water to rehydrate and often washed repeatedly to control the bitterness level.
- Culinary Role: Essential for soups and stews, it adds complexity, balancing rich ingredients like palm oil, smoked fish, and assorted meats.
- Flavour Profile: It provides a unique, slightly bitter, and aromatic taste, which is a prized element in traditional soups.
- Health Benefits: Known for containing antioxidants and essential vitamins. It is traditionally used to improve digestion, support the immune system, and act as a natural detoxifier.
- Usage: It is often packaged in 25g to 100g bags and is popular among Nigerians in the diaspora for its convenience compared to fresh leaves.
Instructions on how to use:
- Cook for 10 minutes in hot, boiling water before using it to cook.
- Soak for 30 minutes before using it to cook.