Jul 09 2026
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Ugali With Sukuma Wiki Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Cornmeal porridge served with sautéed collard greens.

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Ingredients

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Ugali

Sukuma Wiki (Sautéed Collard Greens)

Method

Preparing Ugali

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Cornmeal

    Once the water is boiling, slowly pour in 2 cups of cornmeal while stirring continuously with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps.

  3. 3

    Stir and Cook

    Continue stirring the mixture for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

  4. 4

    Season with Salt

    Add 1 teaspoon of salt and mix well to incorporate.

  5. 5

    Shape and Serve

    Once cooked, shape the ugali into a round mound using a wet spatula or your hands. Serve warm.

Preparing Sukuma Wiki

  1. 6

    Prep the Ingredients

    Wash the collard greens thoroughly and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and tomato, and mince the garlic.

  2. 7

    Sauté the Onion and Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent.

  3. 8

    Add Tomato

    Stir in the diced tomato and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the tomato softens.

  4. 9

    Cook the Collard Greens

    Add the chopped collard greens to the skillet and stir well. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the greens are wilted and tender.

  5. 10

    Season and Serve

    Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well and cook for another minute. Serve warm alongside ugali.

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