Ingredient type

Leaf and herb

Explore Nigerian ingredients connected with leaf and herb, with practical cooking notes, cultural context and visible sources.

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Fresh green Ocimum gratissimum scent leaves

Leaf and herb

Scent Leaf

Aromatic • Herbal · Mild heat

A highly aromatic leaf used fresh in soups, sauces and pepper dishes.

Also known as: Nchuanwu

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A photographed leafy Gongronemopsis latifolia plant associated with utazi

Leaf and herb

Utazi

Bitter • Herbal · Mild heat

A distinctive bitter leaf used to sharpen rich soups, sauces and garnishes.

Also known as: Utazi

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Green leaves of a Piper guineense plant

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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