In this recipe article, we will learn how to cook one cup of Ugali. But first what are the other names of ugaly? Ugali is also known as posho, nsima, obosuma, obokima, papa, pap, bogobe, sadza, isitshwala, akume, amawe, ewokple, akple, and many more. Ugali is mainly made from various types of flour including, corn flour, rice flour, wheat flour, Amaranth flour and many more types of flour.

What Is Ugali?
Ugali is the most common staple food in Kenya, east Africa and in Africa at large. It is a Polenta-like dish, made from maize, millet or sorghum flour, added to boiling water and cooked until it becomes a dense block. It is usually eaten with meat stew, Nyama Choma (Roasted beef or mutton) or most commonly with Sukuma Wiki (cooked kale). It is a well-known energy-giving and body-building food.

Ingredients (Serves 2 people or more)

• 1.5 cup maize (corn) flour
• 2 cups water

Preparation Methods

• Boil water until it bubbles. The water should be very hot. This ensures the Ugali will cook perfectly
• Add a small amount of maize flour into the water {about 0.5 cups}. Let it cook a few seconds until water starts to cover the flour
• Use a wooden spoon to quickly start mixing the flour and water
• Add a handful of flour and continue to mix the water and flour it will start to come together
• Reduce heat to medium and keep turning the Ugali as it continues to stick together
• Gather the Ugali and press it onto the side of the Cooking pot
• Place the wooden spoon under the Ugali and form into a ball in the middle of the cooking pot
• Repeat pressing the Ugali on the side of the cooking pot and turning it to the middle
• Once the Ugali has become firm, turn it once more and smoothen it into a round. You will know your Ugali is ready once you start to smell the aroma clearly
• Place the cooked Ugali over onto a plate
• Dip the wooden spoon into water and use it to smooth the Ugali into a ball on the plate
• Serve the Ugali whole or sliced. Enjoy with your favorite stew, meat, veggies, fish and more.
• Nutritional Facts About Ugali.
• Ugali is a very good source of dietary fiber and has a high amount of carbohydrates, so it has been a staple food that provides a long lasting feeling of satisfaction. Most often, it is served alongside stewed vegetables or meat.nd more.