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Lafun (Nigerian Cassava Swallow)

| Cookbook:Cuisine of Nigeria Lafun, also known as white amala, is a typical Nigerian swallow made from cassava flour. It is commonly consumed by the Yoruba tribe, and it is served with various soups, such as ewedu soup, okro soup, ẹfọ riro and ẹgusi soup.

Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Gluten. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cassava flour
  • ¼ cup hot water

Method

  1. Boil the 2 cups of water in a pot, then stir in cassava flour.
  2. Stir in the ¼ cup hot water, and allow the mixture to steam for a few minutes.
  3. Stir until the mixture is smooth and lump free.
  4. Serve the lafun with your choice of soup.