Amala

Today, we will be taking you to the southwestern part of Nigeria, where we will be learning how to prepare an African delicacy called Amala. Whether you are a fan of African cuisine or just looking to try something new, Amala is definitely worth a try.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Nigerian

Keyword Amala

Cook Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings serving

Calories 227.5kcal

Equipment

A large pot – use the pot to boil water until it reaches the rolling boiling point
Scooping spoon – you need this to serve the food in sizeable portions.
A spatula – is used to roll and knead the amala into a dough.

Ingredients

2 cups Yam Flour sifted
4 cups Water
¼-½ cup extra water or add as needed

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Instructions

Bring the 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
Turn down the heat to medium and stir in the yam flour as quickly as possible to prevent lumps until it becomes doughy.
Scrape down the sides of the pot, and add a splash of water. Then cover and let it cook for about 4-5 minutes on low to medium heat.
Stir again and add more water as needed until the amala becomes sticky, light, and elastic.
Serve with your choice of soup or stew.

Notes

While making it, you must keep rolling the amala consistently to get a smooth and lump-free dough.
The water added to the yam flour should be moderate. If the water is too much, you can add more flour. On the other hand, if the flour is too much, I like to add more hot water.

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