Coconut-Infused Kenyan Ugali with Braised Sukuma

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A creamy coconut milk ugali paired with braised sukuma wiki greens, blending traditional Kenyan staples with a rich tropical twist. This African-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs maize flour (cornmeal), water, coconut milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 African cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium pot, bring 3 cups water and 1 cup coconut milk to a boil over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in 2 cups maize flour in small portions to avoid lumps.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low and stir continuously with a wooden spoon for 10-12 minutes until the ugali thickens to a dense, smooth dough that pulls away from the sides of the pot. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small sliced onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 medium chopped tomato and cook for 5 minutes until the tomato breaks down and becomes saucy.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 250 g chopped sukuma wiki along with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cover and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender and well coated in the tomato-onion sauce.
  6. Step 6: Serve the coconut ugali hot with the braised sukuma on the side.

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