Tasty Frozen Sour Sour Leaves (Ngai Ngai) 1 kg (Pickup & Local Delivery)

Tasty Frozen Sour Sour Leaves (Ngai Ngai) 1 kg (Pickup & Local Delivery) Short Description Sour sour leaves, called ngai ngai in Congo and oseille or folere leaves in parts of West and Central Africa, are the tangy green leaves of the roselle plant. Tasty packs them frozen in a 1 kg bag, so you can cook a pot of ngai ngai or a sour leaf sauce without hunting for fresh leaves. Key Features at a Glance Product: Tasty frozen sour sour leaves (ngai ngai) Size: 1 kg (2.2 lb) bag Type: Frozen leafy greens (roselle / sorrel leaves) Storage: Keep frozen until use How to Use Thaw: thaw in the fridge or add straight from frozen to the pot Ngai ngai: cook with palm oil, onions, dried or smoked fish and pepper Sauces: add to peanut or palm-nut sauces for a sour, fresh taste With staples: serve with fufu, chikwangue (kwanga), rice or plantain Product Details The sharp, lemony taste of sour sour leaves is what makes ngai ngai special. Frozen leaves keep that taste and save you the washing and chopping. Check the bag for the full ingredient list and cooking directions. Benefits You'll Love Saves time: no picking, washing or chopping Tangy flavor: the sour note central to ngai ngai Big bag: 1 kg for family-size cooking Freezer-friendly: use what you need and keep the rest frozen Frequently Asked Questions 1. What are sour sour leaves? They are the leaves of the roselle plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa), the same plant whose flowers are used for sorrel and bissap drinks. The leaves have a sour, tangy taste. 2. What is ngai ngai? Ngai ngai is the Congolese (Lingala) name for these sour leaves and for the dish made from them, usually cooked with palm oil and fish. 3. Can you ship this item? No. It is a frozen product, so it is available for store pickup in Chicago or local Chicago delivery only. 4. How do I cook frozen sour sour leaves? Add them to a pot with onions, palm oil and your fish or meat, and simmer until tender. Follow the directions on the bag. 5. How should I store it? Keep it in the freezer. Once thawed, cook it and do not refreeze raw leaves. Frozen item: available for store pickup at 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, or local Chicago delivery only. It cannot be shipped.