Mukimo
Mukimo is a traditional Kenyan dish made by mashing boiled potatoes with green vegetables and legumes such as peas, maize, or beans. It is especially associated with the Kikuyu people of central Kenya and is commonly served as an accompaniment to stews and grilled meat.
Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups maize kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup green peas
- 2 cups pumpkin leaves, spinach, or kale, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Water, as needed
Ingredients for 6 servings (1.5 kg) · the original recipe
Method
- 1
Place the potatoes, maize, and peas in a large pot and cover with water.
- 2
Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender.
Stovetop - 3
Add the chopped vegetables and continue cooking for 5–10 minutes.
- 4
Drain excess water if necessary.
- 5
Mash all the ingredients together until well combined.
- 6
Season with salt to taste.
- 7
Serve hot with beef stew, chicken stew, or grilled meat.
Grill or barbecue
Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.
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