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Amala (Yoruba Yam Swallow)

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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).

Ingredients

  • 1 liter water
  • 2 milk tins of yam flour

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat water in a pot and bring to boil.
  2. 2
    Gradually stir in the yam flour, mixing continuously to avoid lumps. You should get a smooth paste or dough.
  3. 3
    Adjust the amount of water or yam flour to get your desired consistency.
  4. 4
    Stir well, cover, and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Serve with soups.

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Amala_(Yoruba_Yam_Swallow)