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Amala

Traditional dish from Nigeria

Must Try Street Food

About Amala

traditional Yoruba Nigerian food made of root flour

Àmàlà is a staple okele or swallow food originating from Nigeria and popularized by the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria and other parts of Yorubaland. It is made of yam, cassava flour, or unripe plantain flour. Tubers of yams are peeled, sliced, cleaned, dried and then ground into flour. It is also called èlùbọ́. Yams are white in colour but turn brown when dried which gives àmàlà its colour. It is a popular side dish served with ewédú and gbẹ̀gìrì, but it is also served with a variety of other ọbè (soups), such as ẹ̀fọ́, ilá, and ogbono.

Key Ingredients

  • Amala

Cuisine Type

  • Yoruba cuisine

Components

  • yam
  • cassava flour

Dietary Information

✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Nigeria
Traditional Nigeria cuisine

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