Ubugari

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a rolling boil in a heavy-bottomed pot over high heat and add a pinch of salt.
2. 2 Gradually sprinkle cassava flour into the boiling water while stirring vigorously with a large wooden spoon to prevent lumps from forming.
3. 3 Continue stirring with firm, consistent strokes for ten to fifteen minutes as the mixture thickens into a dense, elastic mass.
4. 4 The ubugari is ready when it pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pot and forms a smooth, cohesive ball.
5. 5 Turn the porridge out onto a serving plate, shape into a dome using a wet wooden spoon.
6. 6 Serve immediately alongside bean stews, vegetable sauces, or grilled meat as the starchy foundation of the meal.