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Irio (green mash of sweetcorn and peas)

Irio is a green mash of sweetcorn, green peas and potatoes, similar to mukimo but finer and milder. Very popular in Kenyan homes, it goes with meat and stews. It is creamy and comforting.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

322 kcal per serving

Protein
8.1 g
Carbohydrates
40.1 g
of which sugars
8.1 g
Fat
12.2 g
of which saturated fat
7.3 g
Fiber
8.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into even pieces.
  2. Fry the finely sliced onion in a saucepan with a little butter for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the potatoes, sweetcorn and peas, then cover with water and bring to the boil.
  4. Cook for 25 minutes over medium heat until all the vegetables are very soft.
  5. Drain, keeping a little cooking water, then mash everything with the remaining butter and a splash of water until smooth.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Irio with coriander. Add a handful of chopped fresh coriander when you mash the vegetables.

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