Ugali with Sukuma Wiki
A hearty East African staple of creamy cornmeal served alongside sautéed collard greens with tomatoes and onions.
⏱ 25 minServes 4East African
Ingredients
- •2 cups water
- •1 cup cornmeal
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •1 medium onion, diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 pound collard greens, chopped
- •2 medium tomatoes, diced
- •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- 1Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a pot and add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- 2Slowly stir in the cornmeal while whisking continuously to avoid lumps, then reduce heat to low.
- 3Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- 4While the ugali cooks, heat oil in a separate pan and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- 5Add chopped collard greens and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6Add diced tomatoes, black pepper, and salt to taste, then simmer for 5 more minutes.
- 7Transfer the ugali to a plate and shape into a mound, then serve with the sukuma wiki on the side.
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