Cookbook:Bitterleaf

Bitterleaf, also called onugbu, ewuro, shuwaka, grawa, etidot, and ndoleh, is a shrub native to tropical Africa whose leaves are used in cooking.

Characteristics
As the name implies, bitterleaf has a strong bitter flavor. This can be tempered by washing it well or boiling it. The leaf is available in fresh or dried form.

Use
Bitterleaf is a staple vegetable frequently used in west and south African stews and soups, such as the characteristic bitterleaf soup.