Mukimo

Mukimo
Mukimo with Beef Stew
CourseMain course
Place of originKenya
Region or stateMount Kenya region
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsMashed potatoes, with beans or maize with green vegetables

Mukimo or mokimo (UK: /ˈmuːˈkiːmoʊ/, moo-KEE-moh)[1] is a traditional Kenyan meal (predominantly from communities living around Mount Kenya) prepared by mashing potatoes and green vegetables.[2] It may also include maize and beans. Mukimo is mostly served as an accompaniment for meat-based stew and nyama choma.[3] 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.[4][5]

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.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ World Vision. "In the kitchen: Mukimo recipe". World Vision. Retrieved 8 June 2026. Mukimo (pronounced moo-KEE-mo) is a traditional Kenyan main dish
  2. ^ "How to make traditional Kenyan Mukimo in few simple steps". The Star. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  3. ^ Nations, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United; Kenya, Government of (28 January 2019). Kenyan Food Recipes: A recipe Book of common mixed dishes with nutrient values; As prepared by communities. Food & Agriculture Org. ISBN 978-92-5-130480-8.
  4. ^ "Mukimo (Mokimo)". Chef's Pencil. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  5. ^ "MUKIMO RECIPE". National Potato Council of Kenya. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  6. ^ "In the kitchen: Mukimo recipe". World Vision. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  7. ^ "Mukimo". Recipe Binder. Retrieved 23 May 2026.


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