Side
Irio

Irio

Kenya

50Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

A hearty Kikuyu mash of potatoes, green peas and maize from Kenya's central highlands, plainer and paler than mukimo and a staple weekday side.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Potato masher
  • Colander
  • Knife
Ingredients
Potatoes, peeled and quartered1 kg
Fresh or frozen green peas2 cups
Maize kernels (fresh or boiled)1½ cups
Green beans, chopped (optional)1 cup
Salt1 tsp
Butter or oil (optional)1 tbsp
Waterto cover

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