Ingredients:

• 2 cups of yam flour (amala)
• 3 cups of water
• Salt
• 1/2 cup of ground egusi seeds
• 1/2 onion
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper
• 1/2 cup of palm oil
• Seasoning cubes
• Meat or fish (optional)
• Spinach or bitterleaf (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a pot, bring the water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
2. Gradually add the yam flour to the pot while stirring with a wooden spoon.
3. Keep stirring until the mixture becomes consistent and forms a smooth dough.
4. Reduce the heat and cover the pot, letting the amala cook while stirring occasionally.
5. In another pot, heat up the palm oil.
6. Add the diced onions, red pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot and fry for a few minutes.
7. Add the ground egusi seeds and continue frying for another 3-4 minutes.
8. Add the meat or fish (if using), and some water, seasonings, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes.
9. Once the soup is cooked, add some spinach or bitterleaf if desired.
10. Serve soup with the amala on the side. Enjoy!