Utazi – Dry Leaf

Bring authentic Nigerian flavour to your cooking with Utazi Dry Leaf. Known for its distinctive bitter taste and aromatic character, Utazi is a traditional leafy ingredient used in many West African recipes. Medicinal Uses An infusion or decoction of the whole plant (the leaves and stems) is used in the home treatment of Digestive problems, such as loss of appetite, dyspepsia, colic and stomachache, constipation, dysentery and intestinal worms and can be made as soup.

Add dried Utazi leaves to soups, stews, sauces, meat and fish dishes. Its bold flavour works especially well in traditional Nigerian cooking, so start with a small amount and adjust according to your preferred taste.

Buy Utazi Dry Leaf online from SMK African Foods or visit our store in Kitchener, Ontario. Store in a cool, dry place and check the package for current preparation and storage instructions.

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