Mukimo is a meal that is popular with the Agikuyu community.
The good thing about making Mukimo is that you can prepare it with any style and any combination you want.
The dish is mainly made of potatoes and is prepared at weddings, birthdays, Christmas, burials and other events.
However, the meal is served in homes, hotels, and restaurants across the country and even across some East African countries like Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The dish is served with vegetables or meat and it is a delicious meal for vegetarians.
Black beans, commonly known by Kenyans as “Njahi’ what experts are now referring to as the miracle food as it improves insulin sensitivity.
According to a research study conducted by the USDA Agricultural Research Service, this legume that contains a significant amount of dietary fibre, protein and other essential nutrients is a great superfood for diabetics.
Ingredients
- Boiled Irish potatoes
- Boiled black beans
- 3 Cups of soft maize boiled
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 plantains boiled
- Onions, finely chopped
- Vegetable oil
- Salt
Preparation
Step 1
In a sufuria, fry the onions till golden brown, add desired spices then set aside.
Step 2
In a big sufuria, mash together the boiled maize, potatoes, black beans, plantains and bananas using a wooden stick, until all is combined.
Step 3
Over medium heat, mix together the mashed food with the sauteed onions. Mix well.
Step 5
Serve while hot with beef, cabbage or matumbo and enjoy!
