Mukimo is a popular Kenyan one-pot dish consisting of potatoes, corn, beans, peas, and greens that are cooked in water with some salt, then mashed into a purée. The name of the dish is derived from the word kima, meaning to mash.
It is traditionally served at Kenyan celebrations, especially funerals and weddings, either as it is, or as an accompaniment to chicken or beef stews.
Wali wa kukaanga is a delicious Kenyan dish made by combining boiled rice with turmeric, onions, oil, and vegetables such as carrots, peas, and corn. The combination of rice and vegetables is then fried, and the whole dish is served as an accompaniment to chicken dishes.
It is recommended to pair wali wa kukaanga with a salad of choice on the side.
Irio is a hearty Kenyan dish with origins from the Kikuyu people. Although it has many variations, it usually consists of potatoes, peas, and corn that are boiled and mashed together. Simple, healthy, and comforting, irio is often served as a side dish, and it is especially popular when paired with grilled steak in a dish known as nyama na irio.
Mbaazi za nazi is a specialty of Kenya's Coastal region, consisting of pigeon peas (mbaazi) cooked in coconut milk. When the milk evaporates, the dish is ready to be consumed. It can be additionally flavored with hot peppers, turmeric, garlic, cumin, and onions.
This flavorful dish is popular in the area because pigeon peas are quite inexpensive and nutritious, so mbaazi za nazi is a great way to get the whole family fed. Typically served for breakfast, mbaazi za nazi is often paired with mahamri or hot chapatis.
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