In the beginning of the year the food craving I had was “Githeri” {Fried mixture of Beans and Maize} until late march, when I developed a new craving of Ugali with scrambled eggs.

It was just recently when I perfected my Ugali cooking, which I still find a major hustle. For some, preparing it is a piece of cake. Yesterday evening I did happily manage to prepare my version of the Nairobi local cuisine.

How to prepare: “Ugali + Scramble eggs + Fried cabbage.”

Prep Time: – 10 mins Total time: 40 mins

Yield /Serves = 2 pax

*Main Ingredients*:

– 1 cup of Maize flour

– 4 eggs

– 1/4 chopped cabbage

– 3 diced tomatoes

– 2 diced onions

– Cheddar cheese for toppings

* Other Ingredients*

– Cinnamon

-Salt

-Black/red pepper

– vegetable oil

Method.

1. High heat 1 cup of water to a sufuria  until it boils. Add in a handful of maize flour to the hot boiling water and mix it gently. As it start to thicken, at different interval keep adding a handful of the flour till it all the water becomes mixed to the flour. After 3 handfuls of the flour, using a “flat rounded cooking stick {Mwiko} mix the flour together till all the powdered flour has been bound together for the next 8 -10 mins. When ready, Serve into small dishes to acquire the round shape, cover and place aside.

1. Get a different pan, add in the vegetable oil to heat up. First add the half the chopped onions, fry until golden brown -2 mins. Then add in half the diced tomatoes and fry until they mix and mash.

1. Season with salt and the peppers, then add in the cabbage. Mix thoroughly. Allow it to steam for 5 mins.
2. Beat the 4 eggs together, then add in the onions and tomatoes, add in 1/4 tsp of cinnamon, salt, chili and mix again.

1. When the cabbage is ready, place it aside. Take another pan and add a tablespoon of oil, when hot, pour in the egg mixture and stir it for 8 -10 mins. Grate cheddar cheese toppings on to the dish.

1. Serve when ready.

“There is nothing as hard as explaining how to prepare Ugali without mixing in 2 to 3 languages.” I have tried.

In details, how do you cook your ugali??

Love and Love.