Kenyan Cuisine
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Ugali

Ugali is a staple Kenyan dish made from maize flour cooked with water to a dense, dough-like consistency. It is a fundamental part of meals across Kenya, often served alongside vegetables, meat, or fish, and is central to Kenyan culinary identity and daily sustenance.

2 ingredients
neutralstarchysatisfying
Kenyan80%
Portuguese20%

Ingredients

  • maize flour (cornmeal)
    2 cups
  • water
    4 cups

Method

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Ugali's origins trace back to the introduction of maize to East Africa by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, becoming a staple due to its adaptability and nutritional value in Kenyan communities.

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