Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How To Make Porridge | Best Uji Recipe | Infoods

Login to Save
67K views👍 968
Infoods Specials
Infoods Specials
254 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Infoods Specials to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Fermented Uji

Cultural Context

Fermented Uji is a traditional Kenyan porridge made from millet or sorghum, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a nutritious snack. It holds cultural significance as a staple food in many communities, often consumed during ceremonies and celebrations. The fermentation process not only enhances flavor but also increases its nutritional value, making it a beloved dish across East Africa. Today, variations exist with different grains and flavors, adapting to modern tastes while honoring its rich heritage.

KiswahiliKEother
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
0.5 cups wheat flour
0.5 cups cassava flour
0.5 cups sorghum flour
0.5 cups maize flour
4 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

millet flour

🥗Healthier: sorghum flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Sorghum flour is nutritious and often less expensive.

sour milk

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Yogurt provides similar tanginess and probiotics.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic alternative.

1

Boil 2 cups of water in a pot.

2

In a bowl, mix about 1 cup of wheat flour with water until fully combined and smooth.

3

Add the wheat flour mixture into the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

4

Let the mixture bubble and cook for 2-4 minutes on medium-low heat.

5

Add about 1/4 cup of sugar and stir to combine.

6

Adjust the thickness of the uji by adding more water if desired.

7

Add butter and stir for another minute until melted.

8

Transfer the uji to a flask to keep it hot.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfermenting

Equipment Needed

bowlwhiskclothspoon

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

UjiUji wa WimbiUji wa Mahindi

More Fermented Uji Videos

(2 videos)

Similar Kiswahili Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)