Yam Flour (Elubo Isu) for Amala – Igbasan Foods, 5 lb & 10 lb

Yam flour, called elubo isu in Yoruba, is dried yam ground to a fine brown flour. Stir it into hot water and you get amala, the smooth, dark swallow served with ewedu, gbegiri, egusi or ogbono soup. Igbasan Foods yam flour comes in 5 lb and 10 lb bags.

Key features

• Yam flour (elubo isu) for amala
• Smooth, stretchy amala in about 5 minutes
• 5 lb or 10 lb bag
• Classic with ewedu and gbegiri (abula)
• Buy 1, 2, 5 or 10 bags and save

How to use

1. Bring about 3 cups of water to a rolling boil.
2. Turn the heat down and pour in about 1 cup of yam flour while stirring hard with a wooden spatula.
3. Stir and fold for 3 to 5 minutes until smooth. Add a little hot water, cover for 2 minutes, then stir again.
4. Shape and serve hot with your soup.

Details

• Brand: Igbasan Foods
• Type: yam flour (elubo isu, amala flour)
• Sizes: 5 lb and 10 lb bags
• Ingredients: dried yam

Related guides and products

Step by step: What is amala and how to make it. Cook ogbono soup with ground ogbono. More in African yam and yam flour.

Pick up in Chicago or ship anywhere in the U.S.

Order online for fast U.S. shipping, or pick up at Yado African & Caribbean Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617.

Frequently asked questions

What is elubo?

Yam flour: dried, ground yam used to make amala.

Why is amala dark?

The yam is dried (sometimes smoked) before milling, which gives the flour its brown color.

How much flour for one person?

About 1/2 to 3/4 cup of flour makes one good ball of amala.

What soup goes with amala?

Ewedu and gbegiri (abula), egusi, ogbono or okra soup.

Where can I buy yam flour near me?

At Yado African & Caribbean Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, or online with U.S. shipping.