Mukimo - Kenyan Mashed Potatoes And Greens
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Author: Ama T. Opare
Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: African
Serves: 6 servings
- 9 potatoes
- 2-3 cups chopped spinach, swiss chard or pumpkin leaves
- 1 cup corn or peas
- 3 garlic cloves
- salt and pepper to taste
- Peel potatoes if you desire (I left the skins on mime)
- Cut potatoes into quarters
- Put in a large pot and cover with water
- Bring to a boil
- Add the garlic and greens to the pot
- Alternatively cook the greens and garlic separately in water, then put them in the blender along with some of the cooking water.
- In a separate pot cook the peas/corn until they are done.
- Cook until potatoes are soft
- Drain, reserving some of the water
- Mash until potatoes are smooth and lumps are gone
- Add the blended greens if you cooked them separately.
- Add reserved water as needed
- Mix in the peas/corn
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Serve with curried veggies or other flavorful side dish
Recipe by Food For The Soul at https://foodforthesoul.me/mukimo-kenyan-mashed-potatoes-and-greens/
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