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Amala

Name: Amala
Prep time: PT5 minutes
Cook time: PT10-12 minutes
Total time: PT15-17 minutes
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Nigeria
Ingredients: 200 g Elubo (dried yam flour) (Elubo is specifically the dried and pounded yam flour, giving Amala its characteristic dark color. It's different from fresh yam flour.); 400 ml Water (Start with this amount and adjust as needed for desired consistency.)

Nigerian Yam Flour Swallow

A traditional Nigerian 'swallow' made from dried yam flour (elubo), characterized by its deep brown color and smooth, dough-like texture. It's a staple in Yoruba cuisine, typically served with rich, flavorful soups like Ewedu or Gbegiri.

Förberedelsetid5 minutes

Tillagningstid10-12 minutes

Total tid15-17 minutes

Portioner2

SvårighetsgradEasy

2 ändringar· Feb 8

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🧂 Ingredienser

200 g Elubo (dried yam flour)(Elubo is specifically the dried and pounded yam flour, giving Amala its characteristic dark color. It's different from fresh yam flour.)
400 ml Water(Start with this amount and adjust as needed for desired consistency.)

👨‍🍳 Instruktioner

1
Bring the water to a rolling boil in a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. You're looking for vigorous bubbling.
⏱️ 3-5 minutes
2
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Gradually sift the elubo (yam flour) into the boiling water while stirring continuously with a sturdy wooden spoon or a heat-resistant spatula. Sifting helps prevent lumps.
⏱️ 2-3 minutes
3
Stir vigorously and continuously. The mixture will thicken rapidly. Continue to 'pound' and stir the mixture against the sides of the pot to break down any lumps and achieve a smooth, uniform, dough-like consistency. This process is crucial for the texture. Keep stirring until the Amala is no longer powdery and has a glossy sheen, resembling a thick paste.
⏱️ 5-7 minutes
4
Serve hot. Amala is traditionally served as a 'swallow' – small portions are taken with the fingers and dipped into accompanying soups like Ewedu (jute leaf soup) or Gbegiri (bean soup).

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💡 Proffstips

✓For a smoother texture, ensure you stir vigorously and 'pound' the mixture against the pot's sides.
✓The dark brown color is natural to elubo; no coloring is added.
✓Amala is best enjoyed immediately after preparation with traditional Nigerian soups.

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Inspiration till din egen version av detta recept

Amala can also be made from plantain flour for a different flavor and color.
Adjust the water-to-flour ratio for a firmer or softer consistency based on personal preference.