Pre Order Fresh Uziza Leaves Bunch

Description

The Peppery Leaf That Defines Nigerian Pepper Soup

Uziza (Piper guineense) is one of the most aromatic and distinctive leaves in West African cooking. With a warm, peppery bite and a deep, earthy fragrance, it's the leaf that gives pepper soup its unmistakable character — and it's equally at home in Ofe Akwu, Edikang Ikong, and Oha soup.

Our Fresh Uziza Leaves are delivered as a whole bunch, packed at peak freshness so you get the full intensity of flavour and aroma that dried leaves simply cannot match.

How to Use

• Pepper soup — the essential Uziza dish; add shredded leaves in the final minutes
• Ofe Akwu (Banga soup) — pairs beautifully with palm fruit base
• Edikang Ikong — combined with waterleaf for a rich, nutritious soup
• Oha soup — used alongside Oha leaves for depth
• Egusi soup — adds a peppery lift to the melon base

Preparation

• Rinse thoroughly under cold running water before use
• Shred or slice thinly — Uziza is potent, so a little goes a long way
• Add in the last 2–3 minutes of cooking to preserve aroma and colour
• Pairs perfectly with crayfish, stockfish, palm oil, and scotch bonnet

Storage

• Store in the fridge crisper drawer and use within 3–5 days
• Blanch and freeze in sealed bags for longer keeping
• Best consumed fresh for maximum flavour and nutrition