Nigeria - Famous Dishes

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Amala (food)

Àmàlà is a staple okele or swallow food originating from and popularized by the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria and other parts of Yorubaland. It is made of yam, cassava flour, or unripe plantain flour.

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Akara

Akara (Yoruba: àkàrà; ) is a type of fritter made from cowpeas or beans (black-eyed peas) that originated in Yorubaland, from the Yoruba ethnic group inhabiting parts of Nigeria, Benin and Togo. It is sometimes referred to as "bean cake" in English.

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AfroFoodtv.com

AfroFoodtv.com was a website that is dedicated to African food and lifestyle. The site was launched in September 2006 by Yetunde “Yeti” Ezeanii in Atlanta, Georgia.

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