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Irio or Mukimo

Kenyan Irio With Caramelised Onions

Abi Olayiwola
Irio is a simple. comforting, filling and nutritious meal from Kenya.
4.67 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine African
Servings 4
Calories 363 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal
Keyword Irio, Kenyan food, Mukimo
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