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Ugali recipe
Savor the simplicity of this traditional Rwandan staple.
Ingredients
- 500 g maize flour
- 1000 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
How to make Ugali
- Measure 500 g of maize flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- In a large pot, bring 1 liter of water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the measured salt to the boiling water and stir.
- Gradually stir in the maize flour using a whisk to avoid lumps, mixing well.
- Lower the heat to medium and cook while stirring continuously until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Once it thickens, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it rest for a few minutes to firm up before serving.
- Serve hot with your choice of sauce or vegetables, ensuring it holds its shape.
What is Ugali?
Ugali is a traditional dish from Rwanda, boiled, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around maize flour. The recipe below uses 3 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Ugali take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 5 dishes built on maize flour. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 10 minutes.
Any tips for making Ugali?
Keep stirring to prevent lumps from forming.
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