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Nigerian · Yoruba

Amala

Also called amala isu, yam flour swallow, elubo

Dark brown swallow made from dried yam flour, soft and slightly earthy. Eaten with abula, the ewedu, gbegiri and pepper stew trio.

Heat
Not spicy
Kind of dish
Swallow

What’s in it

  • Yam flour (elubo)
  • Hot water

The usual main ingredients. Each kitchen cooks it its own way and says what its version contains.

Usually

  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Halal-friendly

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