Amala

INGREDIENTS

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 electric kettle and measure 4 cups into a pot.

2) Cover the water and let it boil till it starts making bubbles like in the picture below.

Tip: 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 then 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.

Tip: Note that number one mistake most people make is stirring and adding yam flour little at a time. That method will make the amala lumpy. Put in all the yam flour first before stirring.

It won’t be smooth at this stage..

4) Add the reserved 1 cup of water to the Amala using the wooden spoon to create well in the middle and sides (Check picture below) and 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 .

Note: 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.