Kenyan Irio With Caramelised Onions
Abi Olayiwola
Irio is a simple. comforting, filling and nutritious meal from Kenya.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine African
Servings 4
Calories 363 kcal
- 3 tablespoons Oil
- 2 medium Onions sliced thinly
- 5 pieces Potatoes washed and peeled
- 1 cup Frozen green peas
- 1 cup Frozen sweet corn
- Salt to taste
Caramelised Onions
Allow oil to heat up in a non-stick pan, then lower the heat.
Pour the onions in, spread out evenly and add some salt.
Stir every few minutes to prevent sticking or burning. Do this for around 15 minutes.
Then stir even more often for the next 10-15 minutes; until you have a soft, slightly crispy onions with rich brown colour.
In the first 15 mins of caramelising the onions, prepare the potatoes to save some time.
Irio
Wash and peel the potatoes.
Cut into smaller pieces, and cook with a pinch of salt.
When the potato is ready, drain and keep the liquid aside.
Toss the frozen peas and sweetcorn in a colander; and run under water to defrost.
Keep in the colander and allow the liquid to drain.
There should now be a pan with caramelised onions. Add the peas and sweetcorn into this pan.
Add the paprika and stir for a few minutes to allow the peas and sweetcorn to cook.
Add the cooked potatoes into the pan stir thoroughly.
Mash the content of the pot with a potato masher or a wooden spoon. Add some of the reserved liquid from the potatoes if you prefer a softer texture.
Serve with your favourite stew, vegetables or meat.
Calories: 363kcal
Keyword Irio, Kenyan food, Mukimo