Amala

Àmàlà is a local indigenous west African food, It is made out of cassava flour. Amala is mainly served with a variety of soups.

Prepare time: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready in: 20 min

How To Prepare

  • Pour the quantity of water you want to use in a pot and let it heat to a boiling point.
  • Once the water is boiled, turn out the fire and gradually begin to add your flour.
  • Ensure you do not add the flour to the water when still on the fire, that way it does not form lumps.
  • Turn the flour with a wooden stick for a while, add little water and put it back on the fire to cook on low heat for about 5mins so as to make it cook properly.
  • You can use one of your clean finger to feel it while still on fire to be sure it is neither too soft nor to hard add some hot water.
  • Stir well until it very smooth
  • Wrap with nylon and put it in a cooler , so as to keep it warm.