Sima also sometimes called Ugali is a component of many African meals, especially in southern and East Africa. It is generally made from ground maize flour and water, and varies in consistency from porridge to a dough.
The traditional method of eating sima is to roll a lump into a ball with the right hand and then dip it into a sauce or stew of vegetables and/or meat.
Sima is an important part of the diet of millions of Africans, its similar to polenta from Europe.
Makes 2-4 servings
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup white cornmeal
Preparation
Bring the water and salt to a boil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir in the cornmeal slowly. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue stirring, until the mush pulls away from the sides of the pot and becomes thick. Place it on a bowl in the middle of the table so guest can serve themselves. Is it good next to fish, roasted meat or stews.
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African cornmeal mush is known also as Ugali in Kenya and Tanzania, and as Nsima in Malawi and Zambia
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