Name: Ugali with Sukuma Wiki (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 2 cups Water; 1 cup White Maize Flour; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 bunch Collard Greens-chopped; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1/2 medium Red Onion-diced; 1 medium Tomato-diced; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/8 tsp Black Pepper-ground

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A traditional, comforting, and hearty East African staple featuring a firm maize meal porridge (Ugali) served alongside sautéed collard greens (Sukuma Wiki). Simple, nutritious, and satisfying.

Total 30 min

Serves 2 servings

Steps 9

Ingredients 9

Ugali
2 cups 480 mL Water
1 cup 120 g White Maize Flour
tsp 2.5 g Salt
Sukuma Wiki
1 bunch 450 g Collard Greens-chopped
1 tbsp 15 mL Vegetable Oil
medium 75 g Red Onion-diced
1 medium 150 g Tomato-diced
tsp 1.25 g Salt
tsp 0.6 g Black Pepper-ground

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Instructions

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Prepare the Ugali: In a medium saucepan, bring the Water and Salt from the Ugali ingredients to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Gradually add the White Maize Flour from the Ugali ingredients, a little at a time, while continuously stirring with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to low.
Continue stirring vigorously, breaking up any lumps, until the mixture thickens into a firm dough-like consistency that pulls away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 5-8 minutes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, pressing it against the sides of the pot to ensure it's cooked through. Remove from heat and cover.
Prepare the Sukuma Wiki: Heat the Vegetable Oil from the Sukuma Wiki ingredients in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
Add the Red Onion from the Sukuma Wiki ingredients and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the Tomato from the Sukuma Wiki ingredients and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until it breaks down slightly.
Add the Collard Greens from the Sukuma Wiki ingredients to the skillet. Season with Salt and Black Pepper from the Sukuma Wiki ingredients.
Sauté the greens, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp and bright green, about 5-7 minutes. Do not overcook.
To Serve: Scoop portions of Ugali onto plates. Serve immediately with the Sukuma Wiki on the side. Ugali is traditionally eaten by hand, using a small piece to scoop up the greens.