Mukimo (Kenyan Mashed Potatoes with Greens and Corn)

Ingredients

• 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups fresh maize kernels
• 2 cups pumpkin leaves or spinach, chopped
• 1 cup green peas
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. 1Boil the potatoes and maize together in salted water until very soft, about 20 minutes.
2. 2Add the pumpkin leaves and peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
3. 3Drain, reserving a little cooking water.
4. 4Mash everything together with a potato masher until well combined and mostly smooth, adding reserved water as needed.
5. 5Stir in butter and season with salt.
6. 6Shape into a mound and serve warm, traditionally alongside a meat stew.

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