Pre Order Fresh Bitter Leaves

Description

Pre Order Fresh Bitter Leaves are fresh, hand-picked bitter leaf (onugbu) — a traditional Nigerian vegetable known for its distinctive bitterness, used most famously in bitter leaf soup (ofe onugbu). As fresh produce, this item is available to pre-order and delivered as soon as possible after picking.

Buy fresh Bitter Leaves online in the UK from Surulere Foods — we deliver fresh African vegetables to addresses across the UK with fast, tracked nationwide delivery.

How to use

• Wash thoroughly and squeeze the leaves repeatedly in water to reduce bitterness before cooking, unless you prefer the traditional sharper taste.
• Use in bitter leaf soup (ofe onugbu) with assorted meat, fish, and stockfish.
• Combine with other greens or vegetables to balance the flavour.

Storage

• Refrigerate on arrival and use within a few days for best freshness.
• Wash just before use rather than before storing.

Dietary information

Check the pack label for full and current dietary and allergen information.

Frequently asked

How do I reduce the bitterness?

Washing and squeezing the leaves in water several times before cooking reduces the bitterness — how much you reduce it is a matter of personal taste.