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The most important step for using Bitter Leaves is reducing the bitterness before cooking:

1. Wash/Squeeze (Fresh): If using fresh leaves, they must be washed repeatedly while squeezing the leaves until the wash water runs clear, which removes most of the bitterness.

2. Soak (Dry): If using the dried leaves shown in the image, you must first rehydrate them by soaking them in hot or warm water for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

3. Rinse/Squeeze (Dry): After soaking, rinse the leaves multiple times and gently squeeze them to remove any remaining bitterness and grit.

4. Cook: Add the prepared (soaked/squeezed) bitter leaves to your soup or stew. Since they are already dried and processed, they require less cooking time than fresh leaves.