It's Maize Day, so try something different. How to Make Ugali, African Cornmeal Porridge

It's Maize Day, so try something different. How to Make Ugali, African Cornmeal Porridge

Ugali and Cabbage Dish Ugali (pronounced oo-ga-ly) is a
staple starch component of many African meals, especially in
southern and east Africa. It is generally made from maize
flour (or ground maize) and water, and varies in consistency
from porridge to a dough-like substance. When ugali is made
from another starch, it is usually given a specific regional
name. This is a filling dish and you won't need to eat
anything else for hours. Enjoy and to good health!

!! Ingredients !!

* Cornflour

* 4 cups water

* Accompanying meat and/or vegetables

!! Steps !!

Measure and bring to boil 4 cups of water in the saucepan.

Add the cornflour slowly while stirring with a wooden cooking
utensil. This can involve a 10 to 20 minute process of slowly adding
cornmeal and stirring, then adding more as needed.

* Continue adding cornflour while still stirring to a thickened
consistency. Use the cooking utensil frequently as the dough
thickens.

* Cook to a desired texture. The texture is usually thicker than
mashed potatoes and is best cooked until the dough pulls from the
side of the pot. Take care, as it can be very hot.

* Turn the cooked ugali onto a serving plate. Use a wooden spoon to
transfer it.

Serve. Ugali goes with many foods, as depicted in this image.

Served with fresh salad Serve with a fresh salad or with lightly
cooked or steamed vegetables such as collard greens or spinach,
prepared to your desired taste.

Ugali goes well with any stew. For example, beef, chicken, and
fish.

* Ugali goes well with buttered milk for those who wish to keep to
real tradition.

!! Video !!

!! Warnings !!

* Don't leave it alone while cooking; it can thicken and burn
without proper stirring attention.

!! Things You'll Need !!

* Saucepan

* Water

* Wooden cooking utensil, such as a wooden spoon (the traditional
utensil is a wooden cooking stick; use one if you have one)

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