Recipe and source notes

Mukimo

6 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 kg potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups maize kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 2 cups pumpkin leaves, spinach, or kale, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Water, as needed

Make it step by step

  1. Place the potatoes, maize, and peas in a large pot and cover with water.
  2. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender.
  3. Add the chopped vegetables and continue cooking for 5–10 minutes.
  4. Drain excess water if necessary.
  5. Mash all the ingredients together until well combined.
  6. Season with salt to taste.
  7. Serve hot with beef stew, chicken stew, or grilled meat.

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Recipe source

Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook by Wikibooks contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.

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