Sukuma Wiki with Classic Ugali

African · Kenya

Sukuma Wiki with Classic Ugali

Tender sautéed collard greens and tomatoes served with traditional East African firm maize porridge.

40 min Easy Serves 4$2.24 estimated
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Halal
Vegan
Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Maize flour

    250 g

    $0.28
  • Kale

    1 large bunch (300 g)

    $1.00
  • Onions

    1 medium

    $0.22
  • Tomatoes

    2 medium

    $0.55
  • Vegetable oil

    2 tbsp

    $0.09
  • Stock cubes

    1 cube

    $0.10
  • Salt

    1 tsp

    $0.00

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Wash kale leaves thoroughly, remove tough stems, and slice finely into ribbons.

  2. 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, sauté chopped onion until lightly golden, then add diced tomatoes and cook until pulpy.

  3. 3

    Add sliced kale and crumbled stock cube with a splash of water, cooking for 6 to 8 minutes until tender yet vibrant.

  4. 4

    In a separate pot, bring 600 ml of water and salt to a rolling boil.

  5. 5

    Gradually stir in the maize flour, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps.

  6. 6

    Press and turn the firming porridge against the sides of the pot for 8 to 10 minutes until it forms a smooth, cohesive mound.

  7. 7

    Serve mounds of hot ugali accompanied by the seasoned greens.

White cornmeal or fine maize flour is standard for making ugali.