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Kenyan Sukuma Wiki with Cassava Ugali recipe by Safe Plated

Kenyan Sukuma Wiki with Cassava Ugali

A hearty and nutritious Kenyan lunch featuring Sukuma Wiki (collard greens) and Cassava Ugali, a gluten-free alternative to traditional cornmeal ugali.

60m4 servings
WHEAT-free
380 cal|8g protein|65g carbs|10g fat|12g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Collard Greens
  • 2 medium Tomato
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper
  • 2 cups Cassava Flour
  • 4 cups Water

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare Sukuma Wiki: Wash and chop collard greens. Dice tomatoes and onions. Mince garlic.
  2. 2Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. 3Cook Vegetables: Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add collard greens and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until greens are tender.
  5. 5Prepare Cassava Ugali: Bring water to a boil in a separate pot.
  6. 6Add Cassava Flour: Gradually add cassava flour while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  7. 7Cook Ugali: Continue stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a thick, smooth dough and pulls away from the sides of the pot. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
  8. 8Serve: Serve the Sukuma Wiki hot with a portion of Cassava Ugali.

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