ugali传说中非常有非洲特色的菜 就是玉米糊怎么怎么煮一煮搅一搅的....
Ugali is a mixture of corn meal (maize flour) and water, although the true culinary arts come in with the embellishments of meats, vegetables, and spices that accompany the dish. White corn meal is generally used, although grits, sorghum, millet, or coarse cassava flour would work too. When in Kenya the guys use white corn meal, but in the US they use yellow because it is less expensive than the white variety. Adding the corn meal to boiling water, the end result should be a thick substance that can be dropped onto a plate and cut into chucks (see recipe below for more detailed instructions). Ugali is sometimes rolled into a scoop and used to dip into a stew but can also be eaten as a side dish alone. Here at the KIMbia house the athletes usually pour the stew on their plates, then use the ugali to pick up the pieces of meat and vegetable and to soak up the broth. The first night here I used a fork merely because my skill level is low, but now I figure I should take advantage of the chance to eat with my hands. Plus there is less dish-washing to do that way. Along with dinner also comes a glass of whole milk. There is no skim or 1% milk in the house. In Kenya they drink the milk straight from the cow (after boiling of course). Then it’s time to clean up, another responsibility shared among the house, and call it a night.
Here is an ugali recipe for you to try at home. I’ve made ugali a few times in the past but I’ll admit that my version was pretty different than the authentic cuisine. I just can’t match the texture. From my descriptions, Richard Kiplagat thinks I probably need to stir it longer and then let it sit longer. I’ll give that a try.
Ugali is a mixture of corn meal (maize flour) and water, although the true culinary arts come in with the embellishments of meats, vegetables, and spices that accompany the dish. White corn meal is generally used, although grits, sorghum, millet, or coarse cassava flour would work too. When in Kenya the guys use white corn meal, but in the US they use yellow because it is less expensive than the white variety. Adding the corn meal to boiling water, the end result should be a thick substance that can be dropped onto a plate and cut into chucks (see recipe below for more detailed instructions). Ugali is sometimes rolled into a scoop and used to dip into a stew but can also be eaten as a side dish alone. Here at the KIMbia house the athletes usually pour the stew on their plates, then use the ugali to pick up the pieces of meat and vegetable and to soak up the broth. The first night here I used a fork merely because my skill level is low, but now I figure I should take advantage of the chance to eat with my hands. Plus there is less dish-washing to do that way. Along with dinner also comes a glass of whole milk. There is no skim or 1% milk in the house. In Kenya they drink the milk straight from the cow (after boiling of course). Then it’s time to clean up, another responsibility shared among the house, and call it a night.
Here is an ugali recipe for you to try at home. I’ve made ugali a few times in the past but I’ll admit that my version was pretty different than the authentic cuisine. I just can’t match the texture. From my descriptions, Richard Kiplagat thinks I probably need to stir it longer and then let it sit longer. I’ll give that a try.












