Ugali II
Ingredients
Directions
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
Stir boiling water as you sprinkle in maize meal.
Cook for 20 minutes or until it is very thick and smooth, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Cover saucepan and continue cooking 10 more minutes over very low heat.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients. The other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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What each ingredient does
- Maize meal
- Forms the thick, starchy body of the dish as it gelatinises in the boiling water.
- Water
- Hydrates the maize meal so its starch swells and cooks into a smooth, firm porridge.
The step that matters
Stirring the maize meal into boiling water. Adding the meal gradually while stirring prevents lumps. Constant stirring during the long cook keeps the starch from settling and scorching on the bottom of the pan.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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