~Irio (Maize & Peas Mash)~

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INGREDIENTS
4 green maize cobs (green corn)
4 medium sized potatoes
2 cups fresh green peas
2 bunches pumpkin leaves (or spinach)
Salt

METHOD
Remove the maize from the cobs and boil with peas until soft.

Peel potatoes, wash them and add them to the grain mixture.

Add the pumpkin leaves and boil together until potatoes are cooked. Drain, add salt and mash.

*For a tastier variation, sauté one medium sized onion in vegetable oil (or butter), add a teaspoon of curry powder and mix it into the mash, stirring well until it is a smooth, soft mixture.

Serve with beef or chicken stew. ( 6 servings)

Sanmarieh

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