This is a dish that a friend from Kenya introduced me to. It is a wonderful alternative to Ugali/Pap/Sadza/Fufu/Rice/Potato Salad and is highly nutritious with loads of potassium, magnesium, protein, fiber and multiple vitamins. Some recipes include spinach which adds iron and other nutrients to the plate. Have a picky eater who hates veggies? Irio is a delicious way to “hide” the veggies. If they like mashed potatoes, they will clean up their plates. It is best served as an accompaniment for nyama choma (bbq meat, braai) but is just as delicious as an accompaniment to any stew.
You will need:
4 large potatoes
3/4 cup peas
1/2 cup corn
1/2 c Spinach (optional)
3 Tbsp Butter
Salt and Pepper to taste
Water for cooking
Instructions
Peel potatoes and bring to a gentle boil
When potatoes are half cooked, add the peas and continue to simmer
Add corn to the potato and pea mixture, season with salt and pepper
When all vegetables cooked, add the butter
Using a potato masher, begin mashing the potato, pea and corn mixture
Continue mashing until thick mashed potato consistency is achieved. (Your mixture should be thick enough that you can use your hands to eat)
Serve Hot and Enjoy.
Karibuni!
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