Gboma Leaf/ Anchia$8.45Select options
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Soft, mildly bitter Nigerian green that gives depth to efo riro.
Vegetables
Gboma Leaf/ Anchia
A prized, slightly bitter African eggplant leaf for soups and sauces.
$8.45
/ bunch
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Description
The leaf of the African eggplant, with a pleasant, slightly bitter edge. It is a prized green, harder to find in large amounts than everyday vegetables, cooked down into soups and sauces across West Africa. Rich in fibre and low in calories.
Also known as: Akwukwo Anara, Efo Igbo, Gboma, Anchia, Gbogname, Feuilles d'Aubergine.
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