Irio: Kenyan Potato & Corn Mash
A humble Kenyan comfort dish of mashed potatoes and corn with aromatic onions and cilantro. Creamy, warming, and ready in 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 298
- Protein
- 7g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, 12–15 minutes. Drain well.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes until heated through.
- 5
Add drained potatoes. Mash coarsely with a fork until creamy but still textured.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper. Fold in cilantro and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- large skillet (10-inch)
- wooden spoon
- fork
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