{"product_id":"fresh-utazi-leaves","title":"Pre Order Fresh Utazi Leaves","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Bitter Leaf That Makes Nigerian Soups Sing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtazi (\u003cem\u003eGongronema latifolium\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most distinctive leaves in West African cooking — prized for its bold, pleasantly bitter flavour that cuts through rich, fatty broths and adds depth to soups and salads. If you've ever had a proper \u003cem\u003eOfe Onugbu\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAfia Efere\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eNkwobi\u003c\/em\u003e, you already know what Utazi brings to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Fresh Utazi Leaves are sourced and delivered fresh, so you get the full aromatic punch that dried or frozen leaves simply can't match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitter leaf soup (Ofe Onugbu)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite soup (Afia Efere)\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds signature bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNkwobi \u0026amp; Isi Ewu\u003c\/strong\u003e — shredded as a garnish and flavour base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePepper soup\u003c\/strong\u003e — a few leaves for depth and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUtazi salad\u003c\/strong\u003e — thinly sliced with onions and seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Fresh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull, vibrant bitterness — not dulled by drying or freezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright green colour for beautiful presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic flavour that dried leaves cannot replicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced and packed fresh for UK delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SurulereFoods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57572932223324,"sku":"FRP-AF-0001","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/9424\/3420\/files\/images_5e88acf0-ec4d-42ca-838b-c26015fecdc6.jpg?v=1778192818","url":"https:\/\/www.surulerefoods.com\/products\/fresh-utazi-leaves","provider":"SurulereFoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}