Irio Kenya Recipes

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IRIO (KENYA)

Native to Kenya, this mash combines potatoes with watercress, peas and corn. Easy to prepare and delicious.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6



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Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and slice into thick wedges. Place in large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender but not falling into a mush.
  • Pour off the water and begin to mash the potatoes by hand. Add in the watercress, peas and corn and mix everything until well combined.
  • Season the mash with butter, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.2, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 345.6, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 4.9

6 white potatoes
1 tablespoon watercress, chopped
1 cup cooked peas (either fresh or frozen will work)
1 cup cooked corn (either fresh or frozen will work)
1 -2 tablespoon butter (I use light myself)
salt and pepper

NYAMA NA IRIO (STEAK AND IRIO) KENYA

Make and share this Nyama Na Irio (Steak and Irio) Kenya recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElaineAnn

Categories     Steak

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9



Nyama Na Irio (Steak and Irio) Kenya image

Steps:

  • Mix together mashed potatoes with corn, peas, butter, salt and pepper.
  • Sauté meat in oil until browned.
  • Remove steak and add flour to the oil. Make a light brown roux.
  • Add beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Place a mound of potatoes on the plate, cover with steak and gravy.

12 ounces peas
12 ounces corn
4 cups mashed potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
3 lbs beef tenderloin, cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef broth

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