How to Make Mukimo | Authentic Kenyan Recipe

pumpkin leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and offers a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is a flavorful alternative.

Boil potatoes until tender.

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

Add cooking oil and mash the potatoes until smooth.

In a separate pot, boil maize until tender.

Sauté green onions in a pan until translucent.

Add the pumpkin leaves to the onion mixture and cook until wilted.

Combine the mashed potatoes, maize, and greens in a large bowl.

Mix until well combined and season with salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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