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Uziza Seedlings
Vegetables Seeds
Type
Other
Seed Type
Other
Seasons
Tropical Wet
Climate
*Uziza* is a West African spice plant with real cultural and health significance in Nigeria.
*1. What it actually is*
- *Scientific name*: _Piper guineense_ – also called African Black Pepper or Ashanti Pepper
- *Family*: Same family as black pepper, but it’s a different species
- *Parts used*: Both the *leaves* and *seeds* are used, but they’re not the same thing
*2. The two parts and their uses*
*Uziza leaves* – _Piper guineense leaves_
- *Look*: Dark green, broad, slightly shiny leaves with a strong peppery aroma
- *Taste*: Spicy, peppery with a slight bitter undertone. Not as hot as chilli pepper
- *Use in cooking*: Used fresh or dried in soups like *Uziza soup, Nsala soup [white soup], Pepper soup, and Egusi soup*. Especially popular in Igbo and Efik cooking
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