Uziza Seeds 4 oz (110 g) – Piper Guineense, West African Pepper

Uziza seeds (Piper guineense, Ashanti pepper) are a West African pepper with a hot, aromatic bite, a little like black pepper with a citrus note. Grind them fresh for pepper soup, nsala (white soup), stews and suya spice.

Key features

• Whole uziza seeds (Piper guineense)
• Hot, aromatic pepper flavor
• For pepper soup, nsala, stews and spice blends
• 4 oz (110 g) bag
• Buy 1, 2, 5 or 10 bags

How to use

Grind or crush the seeds just before use. Start with 1/2 teaspoon in a family pot of pepper soup, then taste. They are hotter than black pepper.

Details

• Product: uziza seeds (Piper guineense)
• Size: 4 oz (110 g)
• Store closed in a cool, dry place

Cook with uziza

Read our uziza seeds guide and make Nigerian pepper soup. Try Igbasan pepper soup mix or shop Nigerian food.

Related guide

Read Uziza Seeds (Piper guineense): Taste, Uses & How to Cook With West African Pepper for taste and uses.

Pick up in Chicago or ship anywhere in the U.S.

Shop at Yado African & Caribbean Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617, or order online for fast U.S. shipping.

Frequently asked questions

What is uziza?

A West African pepper plant, Piper guineense. The seeds are used as a spice; the leaves as a green.

What does uziza taste like?

Hot and peppery, like black pepper with a citrus, woody note.

Do I grind uziza seeds?

Yes, grind or crush them just before cooking.

Where can I buy uziza seeds near me?

At Yado African & Caribbean Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, or online with U.S. shipping.