Ugali: The Fundamental Staple of East & Southern Africa Did you know ugali is eaten daily by many millions of people and goes by many names—posho in Uganda, nsima in Malawi, nshima in Zambia, pap in South Africa and xima in Mozambique? It needs only 1 cup of fine white maize flour stirred into 2 cups of boiling water, cooked until a spoon stands upright. Also known as: Posho (Uganda), Nsima (Malawi), Nshima (Zambia), Pap/Phutu (South Africa), Xima (Mozambique) Consumption: Eaten daily by many millions of people across the region Cultural status: National dish of multiple countries, fundamental to regional identity Making ugali in Southern Africa - the stirring technique is crucial Why is ugali so important in East and Southern Africa? Ugali is not merely a dish; it is a...