Kenyan Side Dishes

This unique, polenta-like side dish is a Tanzanian favorite, traditionally served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Made by rolling a tiny bit of creamy, thick cornmeal paste (made from cooked white maize) in a hand until it forms into a ball, and ... READ MORE

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 accompan... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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 mas... READ MORE

Pilipili ya maembe is a healthy Kenyan chutney made with mango as the key ingredient. Apart from peeled and sliced mango, the chutney is made with ginger, onions, garlic, tomatoes, carrots, coriander, hot peppers, vinegar, and oil. All of the ingr... READ MORE