Tanzanian Ugali
A firm maize-flour dough cooked in salted water, commonly served with stews, fish, meat, or vegetables. Makes approximately 4 servings.
Ugali is made by stirring maize flour into boiling water until it forms a thick dough that pulls away from the sides of the pot. The hands-on time and 4 servings are practical estimates for these quantities.
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Method
- 01
Bring the water to a boil
Put the water and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil.
Ready to continue when: The water is boiling steadily.
- 02
Add the cornmeal and thicken
Gradually add the cornmeal while stirring. Reduce the heat to medium-low and keep stirring regularly; break up any lumps with the spoon. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the dough is thick and pulls away from the sides of the saucepan.
Ready to continue when: The dough is thick, has no large lumps, and pulls away from the sides of the saucepan.
10 min - 03
Cool and serve
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the ugali cool until it is comfortable to handle. Wet your hands with water, shape the dough into round portions, and serve.
Ready to continue when: The ugali holds its shape when divided into round portions.
Ingredients
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