UbugaliStiff Cornmeal Porridge
Ubugali is a stiff porridge served as a staple accompaniment in Rwanda and neighboring cuisines. This version uses cornmeal and is stirred until smooth, thick, and fully cooked.
Prep
5m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Porridge
- 1.2lWater
- 500gCorn Flour
- 5gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil in a heavy pot over high heat.
- 02
Add the salt, then gradually sprinkle in the corn flour while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- 03
Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring and folding until the mixture becomes very thick.
- 04
Cook gently, pressing and turning the porridge, until it is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- 05
Shape the porridge into a mound and serve warm.
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