Mukimo
A hearty Kikuyu dish of mashed potatoes, peas, corn, and greens. A true taste of central Kenya.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings
6 people
Ingredients
- •4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- •1 cup green peas
- •1 cup sweet corn kernels
- •1 cup pumpkin leaves or spinach, chopped
- •1 onion, diced
- •2 tablespoons butter
- •Salt to taste
- •Water for boiling
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes in salted water until soft, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Add peas, corn, and greens to the pot in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- 3
Drain most of the water, leaving a little at the bottom for mashing.
- 4
Add butter and diced onion to the pot.
- 5
Mash everything together until well combined but still with some texture.
- 6
Season with salt and mix until smooth.
- 7
Serve hot as a main dish or as a side alongside nyama choma.
Chef Tips
- •Don't over-mash — mukimo should retain some texture from the peas and corn.
- •Traditionally served at celebrations and public holidays alongside nyama choma.
- •Pumpkin leaves give the most authentic flavour but spinach works great too.
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