Swallow
Ugali

Ugali

Tanzania

25Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

The firm maize-meal staple eaten across mainland Tanzania, from Sukuma villages near Lake Victoria to Swahili-coast homes, and the plate on which every stew is scooped.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot
  • Sturdy wooden spoon (mwiko)
  • Kettle
Ingredients
White maize flour (sembe)3 cups
Water5 cups
Salt (optional)pinch

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