Ugali (East African Cornmeal)
Ugali is made by constantly mixing maize flour or cornmeal with hot water over heat until it reaches a dough-like consistency. While maize flour is the most often used, you can also use millet flour, cassava flour, or sorghum.
Ingredients
- 2 cups maize flour
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Boil the water, then stir the maize flour into it and stir with a spatula till it forms a paste.
- Stir continuously for 20 minutes till a thick consistency is obtained.
- Put cold water into the pot, cover, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Then stir the maize flour again for another 10 minutes.
- Serve with stew or any soup of your choice.
Notes
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