UbugaliStiff Cornmeal Porridge
A firm maize porridge cooked until smooth, dense, and easy to shape, made to be eaten by hand with stews and sauces. Its mild flavor and sturdy texture make it one of the region’s most practical everyday side dishes.
Prep
5m
Cook
15m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 320gCorn Flour
- 900mlWater
- 4gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil in a sturdy pot.
- 02
Stir in the salt.
- 03
Sprinkle in part of the corn flour while stirring to make a loose base without lumps.
- 04
Add the remaining corn flour little by little, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes thick and stiff.
- 05
Lower the heat and keep stirring and pressing the porridge against the sides of the pot until it is smooth and pulls away cleanly.
- 06
Shape it into a mound with a spoon and serve hot.
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