What is Bitter Leaf?
Bitter Leaf Soup uses the leaves of the bitter leaf plant, which have a distinctive earthy, mildly bitter flavour that mellows significantly during cooking. Combined with assorted meat and seasonings, the result is a complex, deeply savoury soup. It is one of the oldest recipes in Nigerian cooking and is particularly associated with Igbo cuisine.
Bitter leaf soup is a staple of Igbo cooking. The leaves are traditionally washed to reduce their bitterness, then slow-cooked with cocoyam paste as a thickener and assorted meat.
Is this dish right for you?
The name describes the leaf before cooking — the finished soup is earthy and savoury rather than strongly bitter. A good choice if you want to try a distinctly traditional Nigerian dish.
Availability can vary. For allergies, speak to the restaurant before ordering.
What to eat with Bitter Leaf
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Can you order Bitter Leaf for catering?
Can be requested as part of a catering enquiry. Details are discussed by email.
Browse the catering menu to see all dishes available for catering events.
Related dishes
More dishes from the Soup section.
Visit Miliki Spot for Bitter Leaf in New Cross
Miliki Spot is on New Cross Road in London. Use the visit page for address, opening hours and directions.
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