Corn Allergen Guide

Spit-grilled marinated pork, served on small corn tortillas with onions, cilantro, pineapple, and salsa.

Traditional soup made with hominy corn, meat (usually pork), and garnished with lettuce, radish, onion, lime, and chili.

Cornmeal patties that can be grilled, baked, or fried. Often split and filled with cheese, meat, or eggs, or served as a side dish.

A potato and corn soup typically containing chicken, capers, and cream, served with avocado and rice on the side. A specialty of Bogotá.

A hearty stew made with meat (chicken, beef, or fish), plantains, potatoes, yuca, corn, and herbs. Variations exist throughout the country.

Ugali, a cornerstone of Kenyan cuisine, is a thick porridge made from maize flour (unga). The unga is added gradually to boiling water and stirred vigorously until it forms a dense, dough-like consistency. It's typically served with a stew (e.g., nyama choma, sukuma wiki), providing a bland base that absorbs the flavors of the accompanying dish. Ugali is a staple food across Kenya, eaten daily by most families, rich or poor, and represents community and togetherness as it's often shared from a communal bowl. Its simplicity and affordability make it a vital part of the Kenyan diet.