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Ugali (Maize Porridge)
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schedulePrep 0 min
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speedmedium
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Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups white cornmeal or ground maize
- 8 cups water
- Salt to taste (optional)
Directions
- Boil the water in a saucepan.
- Add salt if desired, and pour the corn flour slowly into boiling water, stirring continuously. Try to mash up any lumps that do form—the aim is to get a smooth consistency. A whisk makes this easier, as does sifting the flour.
- Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until it has the consistency of thick oatmeal.
- Serve hot ugali immediately with any meat or vegetable stew, or any dish with a sauce or gravy.