Uziza (West African pepper)

Piper guineense

herb · spice

Leaves and small berries of a climbing pepper, with a warm heat, in pepper soup and egusi.

Origin

West Africa

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The leaves are washed, sliced and added a few minutes before the end; the seeds are pounded dry, a small spoonful for a whole pot.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Piperine · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

It is a true pepper, cousin of black pepper, whose leaves are also eaten.