How To Make Ugali & Sukuma Wiki 🇰🇪 Kenyan Cooking Class

maize flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: sorghum flour

Whole grain flour adds nutrients while sorghum is often less expensive.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is more nutrient-dense, while collard greens are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, and sunflower oil is often cheaper.

onion

🥗Healthier: leeks

💰Cheaper: green onions

Leeks add flavor and are healthier, while green onions are cost-effective.

Boil water in a large pot until bubbling.

Gradually add maize flour to the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot, about 5-10 minutes.

Transfer the ugali to a serving dish and shape into a round loaf using a wooden spoon or spatula.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.

Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Serve the sukuma wiki alongside the ugali, allowing diners to scoop the greens with the ugali.

Cooking Techniques

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