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
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, 12–15 minutes. Drain well.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes.
Step 3
Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes until heated through.
Step 5
Add drained potatoes. Mash coarsely with a fork until creamy but still textured.
Step 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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