Mukimo

Florence
Florence @rarefoodie
Nairobi

Mukimo is traditional dish made by Kikuyu community that is based in Central Kenya.

Mukimo

Mukimo is traditional dish made by Kikuyu community that is based in Central Kenya.

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Ingredients

  1. 1 kgPotatoes
  2. 5medium size onions
  3. 3 cupspumpkin leaves
  4. 2 cupsboiled maize and beans (Githeri)
  5. 4 cupswater
  6. 2 Tablespoonscooking oil
  7. 1 Tablespoonsalt
  8. Halfa teaspoon cayenne pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Steam the pumpkin leaves and then blend then set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a cooking pot then add onions. Allow it to brown. Then add potatoes.

  3. 3

    Add water and salt to taste. Allow it to simmer for 15 minutes then add the blended pumpkin leaves. Allow to cook for 10 minutes then add the Pre boiled maize and beans (Githeri). Let it cook for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Once the potatoes are well cooked. Then mash the food well. Add cayenne pepper.

  5. 5

    Serve with meat and vegetables.

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