Coconut Milk Ugali with Sukuma Wiki Stew

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A creamy twist on classic Kenyan ugali using coconut milk, paired with a savory sukuma wiki stew simmered with tomatoes and onions for a comforting, hearty meal. This African-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs maize flour (cornmeal), coconut milk, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups coconut milk and 1 cup water to a boil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in 1 cup maize flour, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low and cook the ugali mixture, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon for 10 minutes until thickened and pulling away from the sides of the pan.
  3. Step 3: While ugali cooks, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 medium chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in 250 g chopped sukuma wiki, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Cover and simmer the sukuma wiki stew for 8 minutes until the greens are tender and flavors meld.
  6. Step 6: Serve the coconut milk ugali hot with the sukuma wiki stew spooned on top or alongside.

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