HOW TO PREPARE WHITE UGALI

 

What is Ugali?

Ugali is like a porridge but much more dense made from white maize meal or maize flour. It is the staple diet of the indigenous people of East Africa. Also known as Nsima it is generally enjoyed with a vegetable and/or meat stew. People at the coast and around Lake Victoria enjoy it with fish. Ugali is also served with nyama choma which is grilled meat and kachumbari, a tomato onion salad. One of the most easiest dish to prepare, it is not only rich in fiber but also is a good source of


carbohydrates, minerals and Vitamin B. And it is gluten free and vegan friendly.

Ingredients Required To Prepare Ugali:

Maize meal or corn meal – white variety

Water – normal tap water

NB: The amount that I prepare is enough for two. However, for the common man that would be enough for one. Normally, they have one heavy meal only and ugali tends to keep away hunger pangs for a long period of time. Either lunch or dinner is a light meal

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Heat water over medium heat in a deep pan. Make sure you take a pan with a handle.
  • Sprinkle about 1 tbsp of the maize meal while the water comes to a boil.
  • Add the maize meal or cornmeal and keep on stirring with a strong wooden spoon.
  • Keep stirring and pressing the mixture against the sides of the pan to break up the lumps.
  • As the mixture becomes thicker, it becomes more difficult to mix but keep mixing and breaking up the lumps.
  • The mixture with begin to come away from the sides of the pan.
  • Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • At this point either transfer the ugali to a platter from the pan. Place the plate over the pan and turn it upside down.Or you can transfer to a small heatproof bowl. Pat it down into shape. Place a plate over the bowl and turn it over.Enjoy piping hot ugali with your favourite stew or curry.

    NOTES

    • It is important to keep mixing the mixture and break up the lumps. Don't serve ugali with lumps.
    • For a softer consistency, add ½ - 1 cup extra water.
    • Best to prepare Ugali just before you are about to have your meal.
    • Cooking Time will vary according to the quantity of ingredients used.



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