Steps
- 1.
Ofada Rice (Southwestern Nigeria): Leaf wrapping imparts signature bitterness to complement the spicy ayamase stew
- 2.
Efo Riro (Yorubaland): Used as flavoring agent in the vegetable stew
- 3.
Bitter Leaf Soup (Igbo cuisine): Provides foundational bitter flavor profile
The Science
Primary Reaction
Chlorophyll degradation