Are you craving a lump free, fluffy, smooth Amala, and you don’t know how to go about it?
You have tried ordering and the price is not friendly?
The truth of the matter is, it will be cheaper if you make it yourself.
Oh, you don’t know how to?
If that be the case, then relax, we are here to help.
We guarantee you that your cravings will be satisfied in some minutes.
We believe that you are already familiar with this delicacy, well, if you are not, let us give you a brief introduction.
Amala is made from yam flour (Elubo) and is a Nigerian Cuisine mostly eaten by the Yorubas .
Yam flour is yam that has been peeled, dried and blended into flour and it’s typically brownish in colour.
Many people say Amala is easy to make but this is debatable as some will say it’s not.
If you struggle with making lump free, fluffy, smooth Amala, relax because with this recipe you’ll get it under control.
How To Make Amala
This recipe is for black Amala the white one (Lafun) is made in a different way.
Below is a step-by-step guide of preparing Amala:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS (Serves 2-3)
4 cups (1000ml) Water
2 cups Yam flour- Sifted (All measurements on this blog make use of standard measuring cup unless otherwise stated)
1 cup (250ml) hot water (reserved)
DIRECTIONS
1) Boil water in a kettle and measure 4 cups into a pot.
2) Cover the water and let it boil till it starts making bubbles.
For better result: Use a pot that you can hold firmly to the handle and never use a non-stick pot for Amala.
Endeavour to always buy good yam flour from trusted source.
3) Lower the heat to a bare minimum and add the yam flour into the water all at once.
Also Read: 6 Reasons Why You Should Eat Amala
Stir/turn with wooden spoon or spatula (omorogun) till it comes together but it won’t be smooth at this stage.
This process takes about a minute.
For better result: Don’t stir while adding yam flour little at a time.
That method will make the flour lumpy.
Put in all the yam flour first before stirring.
4) Add the reserved 1 cup of water to the Amala.
Use the wooden spoon to create a well in the middle and sides.
Leave the water to steam the Amala for 1-2 minutes.
5) Now stir the amala for 1-2 minutes till smooth.
After this time some put it down and turn.
If you are making large quantity you might find this helpful but with this quantity it’s not necessary really but if you find it easier bring it down and turn.
For better result: don’t keep Amala on heat for too long or it will become stretchy.
The whole process from when you pour in yam flour till end should be roughly about 4-5 minutes.
There you have it, your lump, free, and fluffy Amala is ready.
