Pour the water into a medium saucepan.2. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.3. Reduce the heat setting to low.4. Slowly add the cornmeal into the boiling water. Do this while stirring constantly with a whisk.5. Continue stirring with the whisk until the mixture begins to thicken. This will happen quickly.6. Switch to a sturdy wooden spoon.7. Continue cooking on low heat. Stir constantly.8. Cook until the ugali pulls away from the sides of the pan. It should also hold together. It will develop an aroma of roasted corn.9. Immediately turn the cooked ugali out onto a serving plate.10. If desired, use a spoon or spatula. Quickly shape the ugali into a thick disk or round.11. Let the ugali cool. It will become firmer. It will be thick enough to cut with a knife.