Ugali Recipe
There are many ways to make this dish, but this ugali recipe is made from coarsely ground cornmeal into mush that is served as a side dish. This hearty side dish is a popular meal in Africa, particularly sub-Saharan Africa, and is usually served with a rich and flavorful stew.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 14kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cup coarse cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt optional
- 1 tablespoon Vegan Butter optional
Instructions
- Bring water to boil in a saucepan over medium-high.
- Slowly pour cornmeal while stirring constantly with a whisk until the cornmeal is lump-free and starts to thicken. Then keep stirring with a large wooden spoon vigorously.
- Cover the pot, reduce heat and allow the ugali to cook, stirring occasionally while forming into a ball and pressing the ugali on the sides of the pot with the wooden spoon for 7-10 minutes.
- Spoon ugali in a bowl and press down. Invert bowl on a plate and serve ugali with your favorite stew.
Nutrition
Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.003g | Protein: 0.003g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 1mg | Vitamin A: 89IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.002mg