Description
Ugali is a staple dish in East Africa, particularly in Tanzania, made from cornmeal and water. It is a simple yet filling side dish that accompanies various main courses.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cornmeal
- 4 cups of water
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
- Gradually add the cornmeal to the boiling water, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- Cover the pot and let it cook for a few more minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
- Ugali can be served with a variety of stews and vegetables.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more or less water according to preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: East African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg