# Mukimo

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{{Short description|Kenyan meal}}
{{more citations needed|date=April 2022}}

'''Mukimo''', '''mokimo''' or '''irio''' is a Kenyan [meal](/source/meal) (predominantly from communities living around [Mount Kenya](/source/Mount_Kenya)) prepared by [mashing potatoes](/source/mashed_potato) and [green vegetable](/source/green_vegetable)s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How to make traditional Kenyan Mukimo in few simple steps |url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/sasa/food/2022-02-10-how-to-make-traditional-kenyan-mukimo-in-few-simple-steps/ |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=The Star |language=en-KE}}</ref> It may also include [maize](/source/maize) and [beans](/source/beans). Mukimo is mostly served as an accompaniment for [meat](/source/meat)-based [stew](/source/stew) and [nyama choma](/source/nyama_choma).<ref>{{Cite book |last=Nations |first=Food and Agriculture Organization of the United |url=https://www.google.co.ke/books/edition/Kenyan_Food_Recipes/Rmy1DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=mukimo&pg=PA85&printsec=frontcover |title=Kenyan Food Recipes: A recipe Book of common mixed dishes with nutrient values; As prepared by communities |last2=Kenya |first2=Government of |date=2019-01-28 |publisher=Food & Agriculture Org. |isbn=978-92-5-130480-8 |language=en}}</ref> Though originally from the central part of Kenya, mukimo is now consumed amongst various communities in Kenya.
== Preparation ==
Mukimo is made by boiling potatoes with green vegetables like pumpkin leaves, spinach, or peas. Maize and beans are also sometimes added. After cooking, all the ingredients are mashed together until smooth. Fried onions and spices can be added for better taste. Mukimo is usually served hot with beef stew, chicken, or nyama choma.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.chefspencil.com/mukimo/ |title=Mukimo (Mokimo) |website=Chef's Pencil |access-date=2026-05-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://npck.org/mukimo-recipe/ |title=MUKIMO RECIPE |website=National Potato Council of Kenya |access-date=2026-05-23}}</ref>

The way Mukimo is prepared is different in many parts of Kenya and from one home to another. Some people add soft maize, red beans, or spring onions, while others use pumpkin leaves to give the dish its green colour.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.worldvision.org/hunger-news-stories/in-the-kitchen-mukimo-recipe |title=In the kitchen: Mukimo recipe |website=World Vision |access-date=2026-05-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://recipebinder.co.uk/recipes/mukimo/ |title=Mukimo |website=Recipe Binder |access-date=2026-05-23}}</ref>

== References ==
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Category:Kenyan cuisine

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