Irio

Kenya · Sub-Saharan Africa

Green mashed potatoes with corn beside stewed meat, cabbage, and tomato on a white plate.
Irio

Irio is a Kenyan mash associated with Kikuyu cooking. Potatoes and green peas are cooked until tender and mashed, with maize kernels mixed in. The peas color the mash green, while the maize adds whole kernels to the potato mixture. The name irio also means food in Kikuyu.[1]

Butter can be stirred in, and some versions add greens such as watercress. Salt and pepper season the mash. Fresh, frozen or already cooked peas and maize can be used, with the preparation adjusted accordingly. Irio is served hot as an accompaniment to foods such as roasted meat or fish.[1][2]

References

Sources checked:

  1. Irio — African Mashed Potatoes — Lola Osinkolu / Chef Lola’s Kitchen
  2. Vegetarian Recipes Around the World — Irio (Kenya) — International Vegetarian Union / recipe contributor Toni
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