Yam flour

Description

Yam flour is a fine powder made from dried yams, commonly produced from white yam varieties such as Dioscorea rotundata. It is a popular staple ingredient in many West African households and is widely used for preparing traditional meals.

The flour is made by peeling, slicing, drying, and grinding yam tubers into a smooth powder. It has an off-white to light cream color and a mild, natural yam flavor.

Yam flour is most commonly used to prepare amala, a smooth, dough-like meal made by mixing the flour with hot water. Amala is typically served with soups such as ewedu, egusi, or okra soup.