Fresh African Garden Egg Leaves | Akwukwo Anara / Anyara | Efo Igbo

Fresh Garden Egg Leaves from Emelifes Farm Inc. Garden egg (Solanum aethiopicum), also known as African eggplant, is a traditional African vegetable cultivated for both its fruit and edible leaves.

The fresh green leaves are widely used in West African cooking, particularly in Nigerian cuisine. They are known as Akwukwo Anara (or Anyara) among the Igbo and are also commonly known as Efo Igbo or Efo Gbagba in Yoruba cuisine.

Garden Egg Leaves have a distinctive fresh, slightly bitter flavor and are excellent for traditional soups, vegetable stews, egusi dishes, yam porridge, and other African meals.

SOLD BY WEIGHT

Garden Egg Leaves are sold by the pound.

Price: $9.80 per pound

Each quantity of 1 ordered represents approximately 1 pound of fresh Garden Egg Leaves.

For example:

• Quantity 1 = approximately 1 lb• Quantity 2 = approximately 2 lbs• Quantity 3 = approximately 3 lbs• Quantity 5 = approximately 5 lbs

Because this is a fresh agricultural product, the number of individual leaves or stems in each pound may vary. Your order is measured and sold by weight, not by the number of leaves or stems.

Popular Uses

Garden Egg Leaves can be used for:

• Traditional Garden Egg Leaf Soup• Nigerian vegetable soups and stews• Egusi soup• Yam porridge and other yam dishes• Sauces served with yam, plantain, rice, or other staple foods• Other traditional African vegetable dishes

Wash thoroughly before preparation and cook according to your preferred traditional recipe.

Product Details

Scientific Name: Solanum aethiopicumCommon Name: African Eggplant / Garden EggIgbo Name: Akwukwo Anara / Akwukwo AnyaraYoruba Name: Efo Igbo / Efo GbagbaProduct: Fresh edible Garden Egg LeavesUnit of Sale: By pound weightPrice: $9.80 per pound

Fresh from Emelifes Farm

Our Garden Egg Leaves are grown and harvested by Emelifes Farm Inc. in Texas, providing customers across the United States access to fresh African vegetables that may otherwise be difficult to find locally.

Because Garden Egg Leaves are a fresh, perishable agricultural product, availability may vary depending on harvest conditions and season.

Shipping & Storage

Fresh Garden Egg Leaves are carefully prepared for shipment and are sold by pound weight.

Expedited shipping is recommended for fresh vegetables to help maintain freshness during transit.

Please refrigerate promptly upon delivery.

Garden Egg Leaves, Fresh Anara Leaves (Solanum aethiopicum) is sold by pound weight and shipped by priority or overnight mail