Whats the staple food in kenya
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The Kenyan's are humans like the rest of humanity so their diet does not differ greatly from the rest of the developed modern world. Their diet consists of cereals such as maize, millet and sorghum, along with meats and vegetables.
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Give me a couple of recipes for dishes based on some of the ingredients you just mentioned
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Certainly! Here are a couple of recipes based on some of the staple ingredients in Kenyan cuisine:

Ugali: Ugali is a popular maize-based dish in Kenya that is similar to a dense polenta. Here is a simple recipe for making ugali:
Ingredients:

• 2 cups of maize flour
• 4 cups of water
• Salt (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
2. Gradually add the maize flour to the pot while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
3. Continue stirring the mixture for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens and becomes smooth.
4. Remove the pot from the heat and cover it for a few minutes to allow the ugali to set.
5. Serve the ugali hot with your favorite stew, sauce, or vegetable dish.

Sukuma Wiki: Sukuma wiki is a vegetable dish made with kale or collard greens that is popular in Kenya. Here is a recipe for making sukuma wiki:

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of kale or collard greens, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Heat a few tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and garlic to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until the onions are translucent.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and continue cooking until the tomatoes are soft and have released their juices.
4. Add the chopped kale or collard greens to the pan and stir to combine.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste and continue cooking for a few more minutes until the greens have wilted and are tender.
6. Serve the sukuma wiki as a side dish with ugali or your favorite grain.
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