Pre Order Ugwu (Fluted Pumpkin Leaves) Leaves Fresh

Description

Pre Order Fresh Ugwu — fluted pumpkin leaves — are delivered at peak freshness straight to your door, bringing the authentic flavour and nutritional richness of one of Nigeria’s most valued leafy vegetables directly to your kitchen. Ugu is the essential leafy ingredient in edikang ikong soup, egusi soup, efo riro, and ofe owerri, contributing its distinctive earthy depth, iron content, and satisfying texture to some of the most celebrated dishes in Nigerian cuisine. Fresh ugu carries a flavour intensity that frozen leaves simply cannot fully replicate.

Pre-order fresh ugu leaves online in the UK from Surulere Foods — we source and deliver authentic Nigerian fresh produce to addresses across the UK with fast, tracked nationwide delivery.

How to prepare

• Rinse thoroughly under cold running water before use.
• Slice or roughly chop, then add to your soup in the final 5–10 minutes of cooking to preserve colour and nutrition.
• Perfect for edikang ikong, egusi soup, efo riro, and vegetable stews.

Storage

• Store in the fridge crisper drawer and use within 3–5 days of delivery for best freshness and flavour. Blanch briefly and freeze in sealed bags for longer keeping.

Frequently asked

What dishes use ugu leaves?

Edikang ikong, egusi soup, efo riro, ofe owerri, and mixed vegetable soups are the most common uses. Ugu is also valued as a healthy juice ingredient.