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A white plate with a dome-shaped portion of fufu alongside a mixed vegetable dish featuring greens, tomatoes, and sliced onions reminiscent of Sukuma Wiki.

Traditional Ugali with Sukuma Wiki Recipe

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Ugali, a traditional Kenyan maize meal, paired with sukuma wiki, a flavorful collard greens dish, making a simple yet nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Meal Type Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Kenyan
Servings 4
Calories 323 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $3.50
Shopping Cost$12

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Stirring spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Frying pan

Ingredients
 
 

For Ugali:

  • 2 cups maize flour cornmeal
  • 4 cups water
  • Pinch salt optional

For Sukuma Wiki:

  • 1 bunch collard greens sukuma wiki, washed and chopped
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Prepare Ugali:

  • Boil 4 cups of water in a large pot.
    4 cups water
  • Gradually add the maize flour to the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
    2 cups maize flour
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot (about 10-15 minutes).
  • Reduce heat and let it cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Prepare Sukuma Wiki:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent.
    1 onion
  • Add the tomatoes and cook until they soften and form a thick sauce.
    2 tomatoes
  • Add the chopped collard greens, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
    1 bunch collard greens, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the greens are tender but still vibrant green.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
    Pinch salt

Serve:

  • Serve the ugali hot, cut into slices or scoops, alongside the sukuma wiki.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add garlic or ginger to the sukuma wiki.
Ugali can be made with different consistencies, depending on personal preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.05gSodium: 618mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2901IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Kenyan Cuisine, Nutritious Meal, Sukuma Wiki, Traditional Dish, Ugali

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