Papa's Choice Bitter Leaves 25g

Description

Papa's Choice Bitter Leaves 25g are dried bitter leaf (onugbu) — the signature ingredient in Nigerian bitter leaf soup (ofe onugbu), valued for the distinctive bitterness it brings once washed and cooked down.

How to prepare

• Soak in warm water, then wash thoroughly and squeeze repeatedly to reduce the bitterness to your taste.
• Add to your pot for bitter leaf soup, typically alongside cocoyam, stockfish and meat.
• Simmer until tender and well combined with the rest of the soup.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.
• Use within 12 months for best flavour.

Frequently asked

Why do I need to wash it so much?

Washing and squeezing removes much of the natural bitterness — wash more for a milder soup, less for a stronger bitter taste.

What dish is bitter leaf used for?

Most commonly ofe onugbu (bitter leaf soup), a traditional Igbo dish.