Tanzanian

Garlic and Ginger Ugali with Mbeni and Cabbage

Name: Garlic and Ginger Ugali with Mbeni and Cabbage
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tanzanian
Ingredients: 2 cups maize flour; 3 cups water; 1 cup mbeni (okra), sliced; 1 cabbage, shredded; 1 onion, chopped; Salt to taste; 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 1/2 tsp grated ginger

A savory and spicy enhancement with garlic and ginger, adding depth to the dish.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

In a pot, mix maize flour with water and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Steam mbeni and cabbage with onions until tender.
Insert_before 3: Mix minced garlic and grated ginger into the steaming vegetables before serving.
Serve ugali with the steamed vegetables on the side.

Sides Vegetarian

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