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Kenyan Irio
Photo: Lars Blankers

Kenyan Irio

6 ingredients 8 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

463
Calories
12g
Protein
15g
Fat
75g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds of potatoes
  • 1 pound of green peas
  • 1/2 pound of corn
  • 1 onion
  • vegetable oil
  • spices

Directions

1

Fry the finely chopped onion in a little vegetable oil to a light golden color in a pot.

2

Add the peeled potatoes to the pot.

3

Add the peas and corn.

4

Add water and leave all to boil until potatoes peas and corn are completely cooked.

5

At this point you may add salt (to your taste), and some spices (for Kenyans, Mchuzi Mix is the best). Let boil for 2 to 5 minutes.

6

Mash until all potatoes are nicely mashed.

7

Category:Kenyan Recipes

8

Category:Kenyan Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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