Ugali – Kenyan Cornmeal
A firm Kenyan cornmeal staple cooked into a smooth, sliceable round.
- 25 min
- 165 kcal
- Vegan
- Kenyan
- Gluten-free
Mellowpan tip: Ready in 25 min. A good one for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
For 4 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
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Step 2:
Reduce the heat to low.
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Step 3:
Stir constantly with a whisk while slowly adding the cornmeal to the boiling water.
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Step 4:
Continue cooking over low heat, stirring constantly with a sturdy wooden spoon, until the ugali pulls away from the sides of the pan, holds together, and smells like roasted corn.
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Step 5:
Turn the ugali out immediately onto a serving plate.
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Step 6:
If desired, quickly use a spoon or spatula to shape it into a thick disk or round.
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Step 7:
Let the ugali cool and continue to firm until it is thick enough to cut with a knife, similar to firm polenta.
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