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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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Servings
5 people
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Amala and Ewedu
| Ingredient | Qty | Unit price | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yam flour (elubo) | 1 kg | ₦1,500/kg | ₦1,500 | Est. |
| Ewedu leaves | 300 g | ₦1,667/kg | ₦500 | Est. |
| Beans (for gbegiri) | 300 g | ₦2,400/kg | ₦720 | Est. |
| Palm oil | 200 ml | ₦1,800/litres | ₦360 | Est. |
| Assorted meat | 500 g | ₦8,000/kg | ₦4,000 | Est. |
| Crayfish | 50 g | ₦8,000/kg | ₦400 | Est. |
| Locust beans (iru) | 2 tablespoons | ₦100/tablespoons | ₦200 | Est. |
| Seasoning | 3 pieces | ₦50/pieces | ₦150 | Est. |
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.