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Sukuma Wiki and Ugali

Cultural Context

Sukuma Wiki, meaning 'to push the week' in Swahili, is a staple dish in Kenya, often enjoyed by families for its affordability and nutritional value. Traditionally served with ugali, a dense maize porridge, it represents the resourceful spirit of Kenyan cuisine, utilizing simple ingredients to create hearty meals. Today, Sukuma Wiki and Ugali are enjoyed not only in homes across Kenya but have also gained popularity in various African communities worldwide.

KenyanKEmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onions
1 teaspoon salt
1 beef cube
4 cups kale
2 cups maize flour

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

maize flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

onions

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots have a milder flavor.

kale

🥗Healthier: collard greens

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is more readily available.

1

Heat vegetable oil in a pot for cooking kale.

2

Fry onions until almost golden brown.

3

Add salt and a beef cube to the onions.

4

Add chopped kale and mix well, letting it cook for a while.

5

In another pot, heat water until hot.

6

Add maize flour to the hot water to make porridge instead of adding directly to boiling water.

7

Cook the mixture until it thickens and becomes soft.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potskilletwooden spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianplant-basedgluten-free

Also Known As

Sukuma WikiKale and Ugali

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