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African Taste Okazi Leaves

Name: African Taste Okazi Leaves
Brand: African Taste
SKU: DLH-DCL-002
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Brand:African Taste

Categories:Dried Cooking Leaves, Dried Leaves & Herbs

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African Taste Okazi Leaves is a premium West African ingredient. Perfect for traditional soups, stews, and medicinal preparations, this dried ingredient brings authentic flavor and nutrition to traditional dishes. Essential for authentic West African cooking.

Gluten-freeNo-preservativesVegan

Okazi (Afang) leaves are a treasured ingredient in the cooking of the Efik and Ibibio people of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states in Nigeria. Afang Soup, made with these dark, slightly bitter leaves combined with waterleaf, is considered one of the most sophisticated dishes in Nigerian cuisine. The leaves grow wild in the tropical forests of southeastern Nigeria and Cameroon, and their rich, earthy flavor cannot be replicated by any substitute.

Dried okazi leaves (Gnetum africanum). 100% natural, no additives.

For Afang Soup: Soak dried okazi leaves in warm water for 15-20 minutes. Shred very finely (traditionally sliced into thin ribbons). Combine with cooked waterleaf, palm oil, crayfish, periwinkles, stockfish, and assorted meats. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes.

For Okazi Soup (Simplified): If waterleaf is unavailable, use spinach as a substitute. Cook the same way as Afang soup.

For Eru (Cameroonian): Combine shredded okazi with waterleaf, palm oil, and smoked fish in this beloved Cameroonian dish.

Tip: The finer you shred okazi leaves, the better the texture of your soup.