HOW TO COOK WET FRY BEEF & UGALI | KENYAN COMFORT FOOD

In this video, I’m making one of Kenya’s most beloved meals Wet Fry Beef with Ugali 🇰🇪🔥

Juicy chunks of beef fried with onions, garlic, and tomatoes, served with soft, steamy ugali... This is the ultimate comfort food for every Kenyan home.

No face. No voice. Just the vibes and deliciousness 😋


🛒 Ingredients

For Wet Fry Beef:

½ kg or 1 kg beef (cubed, preferably with some fat)

1 large onion (finely chopped)

2 tomatoes (chopped)

1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)

1 teaspoon garlic paste

1 teaspoon ginger paste

1 green chili (optional 🌶️)

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon curry powder

Salt to taste

2–3 tablespoons cooking oil

Fresh coriander (for garnish)


For Ugali:

2 cups maize flour (unga ya ugali)

3–4 cups water

Pinch of salt (optional)


🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

🔥 Wet Fry Beef:

STEP 1️⃣ Boil the Beef:

In a sufuria, add beef + a bit of water + salt

Let it boil until tender and water dries down.


STEP 2️⃣ Fry Onions:

In a separate pan or same sufuria, add oil.

Fry onions till golden brown.


STEP 3️⃣ Add Garlic + Ginger:

Add paste and stir till fragrant.

Add tomatoes + tomato paste + chili and cook till soft.


STEP 4️⃣ Add Spices:

Stir in paprika, turmeric, curry powder.

Cook down into a thick masala.


STEP 5️⃣ Add the Beef:

Toss in the boiled beef and coat in the sauce.

Fry on medium-high heat till it caramelizes slightly and looks glossy.


STEP6️⃣ Finish:

Sprinkle coriander on top. Done! 💥



🍚 Ugali:

STEP 1️⃣ Boil water in a sufuria

STEP 2️⃣ Slowly add maize flour while stirring

STEP 3️⃣ Stir until thick and firm

STEP 4️⃣ Cover for a few mins to steam

STEP 5️⃣ Shape & serve with beef 🔥


💬 Let me know in the comments — do you like your beef stew dry or saucy?

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