Leaf and herb
Uziza Leaf
Piper guineense leaf
Herbal • Peppery · Medium heat
An aromatic peppery leaf used to finish soups and add a bright, warming bite.
Also known as: Uziza
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Seed spice
Uziza Seed
West African pepper
Earthy • Peppery · Medium heat
A peppery seed spice used in soups and seasoning blends.
Also known as: Uziza, Iyere
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Aromatic
Country Onion
Aromatic • Savoury
An aromatic forest ingredient used to deepen soups and spice blends in parts of southern Nigeria.
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Root and rhizome
Turmeric
Earthy • Warming
A golden rhizome used fresh or ground for earthy flavour and vivid colour.
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Pod spice
Uda
Grains of Selim
Peppery • Smoky · Mild heat
A slender pod spice known for a smoky, peppery aroma in soups and broths.
Also known as: Uda
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