During the week, I eat lunch at school. In Rwanda, the most common meal is rice and beans. But, if rice is not served that day, then we have ugari. Ugari is made by gradually stirring maize (corn) flour into boiling water or milk until it forms a thick, stiff, dough-like consistency. You always eat ugari with beans or meat in a sauce. This lunch was very special because we also got Irish potatoes, similar to french fries, and a hard boiled egg. This meal is served buffet style, so many teachers fill up their plates.
Ugari
I feel satisfied and full to continue my day teaching!
Ugari is made by gradually stirring maize (corn) flour into boiling water or milk until it forms a thick, stiff, dough-like consistency. You always eat ugari with beans or meat in a sauce.
The food is connected to the local enviorment because corn is easily grown in Rwanda, as well as beans and potatoes.
