
Everyday meals
Mukimo (green mashed peas and potatoes)
Mukimo is a green mash of potatoes, green peas and sweetcorn, flavoured with green leaves. It is a traditional dish of the Kikuyu community, served with meat or fish. Its texture is smooth and comforting.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes, cut them into large chunks and put them in salted water.
- Add the peas and sweetcorn, bring to the boil, then cook for 20 minutes until the vegetables are very soft.
- Meanwhile, wash and roughly chop the pumpkin leaves or spinach, then steam them for 5 minutes.
- Drain the vegetables and roughly mash them with a pestle or a fork.
- Add the butter, the cooked leaves and a little milk if you like, then mix until you have a green mash.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
Variations and tips
Chilli mukimo. Add a finely chopped green chilli to the cooking water for a spicier version.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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