Amala (Yoruba Yam Swallow)
Àmàlà is a preparation native to the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is made out of yam flour, cassava flour, and/or unripe plantain flour. It can be served with a variety of soups, such as efo riro, okro (ila), ewedu soup, ogbono, or gbegiri (black-eyed beans soup).
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 28 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Easy
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
Quantities are retained as written by the source and do not scale automatically. Tap an ingredient to check it off as you go.
Cooking instructions
Equipment
Pot
Equipment
Turning stick
Procedure
Heat water in a pot and bring to boil.
Procedure
Gradually stir in the yam flour, mixing continuously to avoid lumps. You should get a smooth paste or dough.
Procedure
Adjust the amount of water or yam flour to get your desired consistency.
Procedure
Stir well, cover, and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.
Procedure
Serve with soups.
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Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
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