UgaliKenyan Maize Meal
A smooth, firm maize meal staple cooked until dense enough to shape and tear by hand. It is a foundational accompaniment across Kenya, especially good with leafy greens, stews, and grilled meat.
Prep
5m
Cook
15m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 1lWater
- 320gCorn Flour
- 4gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a rolling boil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- 02
Stir in the salt.
- 03
Lower the heat to medium and gradually sprinkle in the corn flour while stirring constantly with a sturdy wooden spoon.
- 04
Keep stirring until the mixture becomes very thick and starts pulling away from the sides of the pot.
- 05
Cover and cook over low heat until the center is fully hot and the texture is smooth and firm.
- 06
Uncover, stir again to smooth out any lumps, then gather the ugali into a mound and serve hot.
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