How To Cook Fried Posho - Ugali - Ugandan African Food - Mom's Village Kitchen

maize flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: shortening

Margarine can be lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness.

Boil water in a large pot over medium heat until bubbling.

Stir in salt and sugar until dissolved.

Gradually add maize flour, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook the mixture until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Reduce heat and continue stirring until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pot.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before shaping.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Form portions of the dough into flat discs or balls.

Fry the shaped posho until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve warm.

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