Ugali Recipe
Traditional East African swallow is a deliciously dense corn flour ball served with savory okra stew. This traditional dish is pure East African comfort food. Add fish or chicken for $8.
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Ingredients
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For Ugali
For Okra Stew
Method
To Prepare Ugali
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Corn Flour
Once the water is boiling, gradually add 2 cups of corn flour while stirring continuously with a wooden spoon.
- 3
Add Salt
Add 1 teaspoon of salt and continue stirring until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- 4
Cook Ugali
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 5-10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- 5
Shape Ugali
Once cooked, remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Use wet hands to shape the ugali into a smooth ball or mound.
To Prepare Okra Stew
- 6
- 7
- 8
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook until they soften and release their juices (about 5-7 minutes).
- 9
Add Okra
Add 1 cup of fresh okra to the pot along with 1 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 10
Simmer Stew
Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until the okra is tender.
- 11
Add Fish or Chicken (optional)
If using, add 1 pound of fish or chicken to the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking, ensuring it is cooked through.