How to make Kenyan Ugali (cornmeal)
Ugali is a staple food in Kenya and one dish that you will never miss in any Kenyan household. it is a very important part of the diet in Kenya and other parts of East Africa. The beauty of ugali is that It is usually eaten by hand, it's a cheap and readily available source of carbohydrates and it is easy to prepare and store. This make it a convenient food for most households in Kenya.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 219.6kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups maize flour
- 4 cups boiling water
Instructions
Step One:
- In a pot, bring the water to a boil.
Step two:
- Slowly add the maize flour to the boiling water while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
- Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir for an additional 5-8 minutes, until the mixture becomes smooth and free of lumps.
Step Three:
- Using the wooden spoon, shape the ugali into a big ball then remove the pot from the heat. Remove the ugali from the pot and place it onto a plate. Alternatively, remove the pot from the heat then let the ugali cool first before shaping it into a big ball or small balls.
- Serve the Ugali hot with a stew, soup or vegetables of your choice. Enjoy your homemade ugali!
Notes
You can also add butter or margarine for added flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 219.6kcal
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