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Wet Fry Beef with Sukuma Wiki and Ugali

Cultural Context

Wet Fry Beef with Sukuma Wiki and Ugali is a beloved Kenyan dish that showcases the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally enjoyed as a hearty meal, it reflects the communal spirit of dining in Kenya, where families gather to share food. Ugali, a staple made from maize flour, serves as the perfect accompaniment to the flavorful wet-fried beef and sautéed sukuma wiki (collard greens). This dish is a staple in many Kenyan households and has found its way into menus worldwide, celebrated for its comforting flavors and nutritional balance.

KenyanKEmain
75 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
1 cup red onions, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Grill Mates garlic and herb seasoning
1 tablespoon mushroom soy sauce
2 cups kale, chopped
2 royco cubes
1/4 cup orange juice
2 cups maize flour
4 cups water

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier while sunflower oil is more affordable.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, and pork is often less expensive.

sukuma wiki

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is more nutritious, while collard greens are often cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is more economical.

1

Cut beef along the grain and wash in vinegar and water (optional).

2

Chop red onions and add to the beef.

3

Mince ginger and add to the beef.

4

Add onion powder and Grill Mates garlic and herb seasoning to the beef mixture.

5

Add mushroom soy sauce to the beef mixture and mix well.

6

Set the beef mixture aside.

7

Chop kale and wash thoroughly to remove dirt.

8

In a skillet, heat oil and sauté red onions until golden brown.

9

Add royco cubes to the sautéed onions.

10

Add chopped kale to the skillet and stir until wilted.

11

In a Dutch pot, add the beef mixture and let it brown, then cover to let it cook in its own juices without adding water or broth.

12

Check on the beef and add Worcestershire sauce and orange juice.

13

Prepare ugali by boiling water in a pot.

14

Whisk in maize flour gradually to avoid lumps until smooth.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

large panpotwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatariangluten-free

Also Known As

Beef Wet FrySukuma WikiUgali

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