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Amala and Ewedu

Yoruba classic. Yam flour swallow with ewedu soup and gbegiri (bean soup). Di signature Lagos mainland lunch — every buka dey serve am.

Swallow5 servings🥣 Prep time: 20 min🍳 Cook time: 40 minMedium
Total cost
₦7,830
for 5 people · ₦1,566 per person

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Amala and Ewedu

IngredientQtyUnit priceCostSource
Yam flour (elubo)1 kg₦1,500/kg₦1,500Est.
Ewedu leaves300 g₦1,667/kg₦500Est.
Beans (for gbegiri)300 g₦2,400/kg₦720Est.
Palm oil200 ml₦1,800/litres₦360Est.
Assorted meat500 g₦8,000/kg₦4,000Est.
Crayfish50 g₦8,000/kg₦400Est.
Locust beans (iru)2 tablespoons₦100/tablespoons₦200Est.
Seasoning3 pieces₦50/pieces₦150Est.
Total cost
₦7,830
for 5 people · ₦1,566 per person
0 of 8 ingredients dey use live Lagos market price
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Monthly food budget estimate

If you cook dis food 3 times per week for 5 people:

₦7,830 × 12 = ₦93,960/month on dis food alone
Na 33% of di ₦285,120 monthly generator cost

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Cooking Amala and Ewedu for 5 people for Lagos currently dey cost ₦7,830 with live Mile 12 prices, or ₦1,566 per person.