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Irio (Mashed Potatoes and Peas with Corn)
a simple Kenyan side dish consisting of corn mixed in with a potato and pea mash.
servings: 4 side dish servings
total time: 30 minutes
recipe by: Frankie
Ingredients
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 TBSP unsalted butter
- salt & pepper
Directions
- Add the potatoes, peas, and 1/4 tsp salt to a large saucepan and cover with water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and peas reserving about 1 cup of the cooking water.
- Put the drained potatoes and peas in a large bowl and mash well with a potato masher.
- Stir in the corn then a little of the reserved water until you reach the desired consistency.
- Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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