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Ubugari recipe
Enjoy the comforting taste of Burundian ubugari!
Ingredients
- 400 g cassava flour
- 800 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
How to make Ubugari
- In a large pot, bring 800 ml of water to a boil over medium heat, which takes around 5-7 minutes.
- Gradually add 400 g of cassava flour while constantly stirring to prevent lumps from forming.
- Add 1 teaspoon of salt and continue stirring until the mixture slightly thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the mixture for approximately 10 minutes, stirring regularly to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Once the mixture is thick and smooth, remove it from the heat to stop cooking.
- Using a spoon, shape the mixture into balls about the size of your palm for serving.
- Allow the ubugari to rest for a few minutes before plating, letting it set slightly.
- Serve the ubugari warm alongside your favorite sauce or stew for dipping.
What is Ubugari?
Ubugari is a traditional dish from Burundi, boiled, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around cassava flour. The recipe below uses 3 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Ubugari take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 2 dishes built on cassava flour. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 10 minutes.
Any tips for making Ubugari?
The key is to stir continuously to achieve a lump-free texture.
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