Enter the rainbow known as Irio, a Kikuyu dish found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Irio simply means “mashed” – a concoction of whatever tubers and vegetables the cook wants to pull together for an easy dinner. Most often, Irio is a combination of white potato, peas, and corn, but green beans, carrots, shredded spinach, or other veggies can also play star roles.
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Enter the rainbow known as Irio, a Kikuyu dish found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Irio simply means “mashed” – a concoction of whatever tubers and vegetables the cook wants to pull together for an easy dinner. Most often, Irio is a combination of white potato, peas, and corn, but green beans, carrots, shredded spinach, or other veggies can also play star roles.
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Ingredients
- 3 medium-large russet potatoes
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 Tbsp butter , or to taste
- salt
- pepper
- berberé , to taste
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Instructions
- Set the peas and corn out to thaw while you work.
- Peel and quarter the potatoes.
- Add to a large pot and cover with cold water. Season generously with salt.
- Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain and dump on the peas, corn, butter, salt and pepper.
- Add the berbere, if your feeling bold,.
- Mash the mixture until you reached desired consistency.