Mukimo Recipe

Mukimo Recipe

From: Kenya

By: Mary Kamau

The recipe of Mukimo has a rich history and is a favorite among Kenyan people. There are many ways to prepare it, but this simple version from local home cook, Mary Kamau is a winner--as long as you listen to her advice and skip the green food coloring. 

What exactly is Mukimo? Mukimo is a  healthy meal consisting of fresh corn, beans, carrot and sometimes potatoes. Mukimo is just one way to prepare potatoes in East Africa and makes a great side or main.

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  • Prep Time

    More than 2 hours

  • Cook Time

    Less than 1 hour

  • Serves

    5+

  • Meal Type

    Side Dish

  • Dietary Stuff

    Vegan

  • Difficulty

    Easy - Common Ingredients & Basic Skills

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How to Prepare Mukimo

Ingredients:

18 oz maize/corn (preferably young corn)
14 oz kidney beans (Or green peas)
3 medium-sized carrots
30 large potatoes
Salt to taste

OPTIONAL
3 ½ oz Pumpkin leaves, optional but highly recommended (Blanched to soften them. Can be blended for ease of use)
2 large onions
4 tsp cooking oil

Instructions:

PREPARATION: Boil maize, beans, and carrots until soft. Dispose of carrots once beans and maize are soft to prevent gassiness.
Tip 1- use young corn because it is softer.
Tip 2- soak beans over night to soften them and reduce prep time. This also prevents gassiness.
Peel and wash potatoes. Boil for about 20 minutes.
Dice onions. Blanch optional pumpkin leaves.
COOKING: Once beans and maize are soft and cooked, add boiled potatoes and blanched pumpkin leaves. Season with salt to taste.
Mash ingredients until well homogenized.
The result should be a mashed meal with maize evenly distributed, whole, and soft.
OPTIONAL: In a pan, sauté your onions to your liking. Add a little bit of water (3-6 tablespoons). Let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
Add the sautéed onions to your mashed meal and mash some more.
Enjoy this meal as is or serve with steamed cabbage or beef stew.

How to Serve Mukimo

Mary says, "Serve hot accompanied by corn or wheat arepas, with an egg parrot, a good cup of coffee with milk or chocolate. Umm that's delicious!"

Tips for Making this Mukimo Recipe

Add a few whole carrots while boiling the beans to reduce gassiness.

The prep time depends on whether you use a pressure cooker or not. In the past, our people would sometimes boil their maize and beans for even more than six hours when they used very dry and hard corn.

You can add butter while sautéing your onions and you can add milk instead of water for a caramelized buttery flavor if that I what you like.

What Can I Eat with Mukimo?

It is best to eat Mukimo with other traditional Kenyan sides like chapati and ugali.

Where is Mukimo From?

Mukimo is from the central and eastern part of Kenyan although it is consumed widely all over the country.

What do I Serve With Mukimo?

Mukimo is often served with meat, and a side of gravy or sauce. Some common sides to serve with mukimo include chapati, sautéed vegetables, rice, salad, or fruit.

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