Ugali

Ugali
Tanzania
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (960 ml) water
  • 2 cups (300 g) maize flour (cornmeal)
  • Salt to taste (optional)

Instructions

Bring the Water to a Boil

In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

Add the Maize Flour

Gradually add the maize flour to the boiling water, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps from forming.

Cook the Ugali

Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot, about 10-15 minutes.

If the mixture becomes too thick, you can add a little more water and continue to stir until you reach the desired consistency.

Shape the Ugali

Once the ugali is cooked, remove it from the heat.

Wet your hands with cold water and shape the ugali into a round or oval mound.

Serve

Transfer the shaped ugali to a serving plate.

Enjoy your meal!