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Ugali and sukuma wiki
Boil salted water. Rain in maize meal, stirring hard, 8โ10 minutes until it pulls from the sides in a stiff mass. Shape into a cake.
Tip: A wooden spoon and conviction. Lumps get beaten out.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Ugali and sukuma wiki take?
35 min all in โ 10 min prep, 25 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1ยฝ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Maize meal โ Fine polenta. Softer, yellower. Still a stiff porridge.
Any tips from this recipe?
White maize meal is the Kenyan texture. Polenta is a cousin, not the same grind. Sukuma likes a little leftover meat fat if you have it.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Sukuma likes a little leftover meat fat if you have it. Tear ugali, scoop greens. A fried egg or leftover meat if the week allows.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.