Irio (Kenyan Mashed Potatoes with Veggies)

Irio is a Kenyan staple food of peas, corn, and potatoes. It’s mostly found among East African nations.

Easy
🌽 Kenyan
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

Potatoes, quartered

2

Fresh green peas

3

Corn

4

Water

5

Salt

6

Black pepper

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Combine the potatoes, peas, and corn in a pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes but not completely drown them.

2

Simmer, covered, for about 15–20 minutes until fork-tender but not mushy. The water should be nearly empty by the time the potatoes are fork-tender, but if there is still a significant amount, it is advisable to drain it and leave only a small amount left so that the potatoes will be simple to mash.

15–20 minutes

3

Mash everything together, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

4

Serve.