Water Leaf Boko Boko – 500g

Water Leaf Boko Boko – 500g | Dried Talinum fruticosum | Nigerian & Ghanaian Cooking Leaf | For Edikang Ikong, Waterleaf Soup & More

The leaf that makes Edikang Ikong authentic — Nigeria’s most beloved waterleaf, dried and delivered to your UK door 🇬🇧

Edikang Ikong — the authentic one — is prepared with water leaves and Ugu (Nigerian pumpkin leaves). If you can buy Ugu and water leaves, you have the real deal Edikang Ikong. Amazon

Waterleaf — Boko Boko — is one of those cooking greens that Nigerian and Ghanaian diaspora cooks genuinely miss when living in the UK. The succulent, slightly mucilaginous leaf that pairs with Ugu in Edikang Ikong. The green that makes Waterleaf Soup so distinctly satisfying. The vegetable that adds body, colour, and genuine West African character to any soup it goes into.

Bokoboko leaf is highly nutritious, refreshing and tasty and, as such, used in several cuisines for preparing assorted dishes — waterleaf soup, waterleaf stew, waterleaf sauce, and vegetable soups including Edikaiko, Ofe Mgbolodi, Gbure, and Afang soup. UKAfrifoods

Duaba Afro Foods brings you 500g of dried Waterleaf Boko Boko — ready to rehydrate and cook whenever you need it.

The Leaf

🌿 Dried Waterleaf (Talinum fruticosum / Talinum triangulare) — an edible leafy vegetable that belongs to the Portulacaceae family — originally from West Africa before spreading to Asia and South America. Once considered to be in the Purslane family, Waterleaf produces succulent leaves and stems that are packed with vitamins and minerals. The leaves have a slightly mucilaginous, mildly tangy character when cooked — contributing body and texture to soups that makes them distinctly richer and more satisfying. TikTokOriginalkaneshiemarket

Known Across West Africa By Many Names

• 🇳🇬 Gbure — Nigeria (Yoruba)
• 🇳🇬 Nte-Oka / Inene / Mgbolodi — Nigeria (Igbo)
• 🇳🇬 Alenruwa — Nigeria (Hausa)
• 🇳🇬 Mmongmong Ikong — Nigeria (Ibibio)
• 🇬🇭 Bokoboko — Ghana Icheckers
• 🌍 Waterleaf / Philippine Spinach / Surinam Purslane — English

Nutritional Highlights

✅ Rich in Vitamins A and B and includes minerals like Calcium and Iron ✅ Good source of dietary fibre — from the whole leaf ✅ Contains Potassium and Magnesium — essential minerals ✅ Rich in natural antioxidants — flavonoids and polyphenols ✅ Good source of plant protein — from the whole leaf ✅ Naturally vegan — 100% plant-based ✅ Naturally gluten-free ✅ No artificial additives, no preservatives TikTok

How to Prepare

1. Rehydrate dried Waterleaf by soaking in warm water for 20–25 minutes until softened
2. Drain thoroughly and squeeze out excess water
3. Slice or shred the rehydrated leaves as required for your recipe
4. The leaves are now ready to add to your soup or stew

How to Use

🥘 Edikang Ikong Soup — the authentic Efik/Ibibio soup combining Waterleaf and Ugu with assorted meats, periwinkles, palm oil, and crayfish. The most prestigious soup in Nigerian cuisine — and Waterleaf is its irreplaceable co-star Amazon

🍲 Waterleaf Soup (Ofe Gbure / Ofe Mgbolodi) — a popular soup among Igbo, Yoruba, Efik and Ibibio communities in Nigeria — Waterleaf cooked with palm oil, crayfish, stockfish, and assorted meat UKAfrifoods

🌿 Afang Soup — Waterleaf is combined with Afang (Okazi/Ukazi) leaves, assorted meats, and seafood for the rich Cross River and Akwa Ibom state specialty UKAfrifoods

🥗 Waterleaf Stew / Sauce — Waterleaf stew prepared by Ghanaians — the Boko Boko sauce that pairs beautifully with roasted yam, roasted plantain, and rice UKAfrifoods

🇬🇭 Ghanaian Boko Boko Stew — the Ghanaian preparation of Waterleaf as a rich, palm oil-based vegetable stew — a beloved side dish in Ghanaian cooking

Serve With Fufu | Pounded Yam | Eba/Garri | Semolina | Rice | Roasted Yam | Roasted Plantain | Yam

Net Weight: 500g Ingredient: Dried Waterleaf (Talinum fruticosum) Also known as: Boko Boko | Gbure | Nte-Oka | Mgbolodi | Alenruwa | Mmongmong Ikong Vegan | Gluten-free | No additives | No preservatives Shipping: Delivered across the UK 🇬🇧 by Duaba Afro Foods

ℹ️ Allergen Information: Contains dried waterleaf only. Naturally free from gluten, nuts, soya, and dairy. May contain traces of other allergens during processing — always check the product label before consuming. ⚠️ Note: Waterleaf is high in Oxalic Acid. Individuals with kidney stones, gout, or those advised to follow a low-oxalate diet should consume in moderation and consult their GP or dietitian before regular use. Preparation note: Always rehydrate in warm water for 20–25 minutes before cooking. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Once opened, seal tightly.