Irio (Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe with Peas and Corn)

Name: Irio (Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe with Peas and Corn)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 2-3 pound (900 g - 1.3 kls) sweet potatoes (sub with regular potatoes(see notes)); 2-3 Tablespoons (28.4 g - 42.6 g) butter or canola oil; 1 teaspoon (5 g) minced garlic; ¼ cup (40 g) diced onions; ½ or more cup (87.5 g) blanched corn; ½ or more cup (87.5 g) blanched peas; ½ teaspoon (1.05 g) paprika; 1 tablespoon (3.8 g) parsley; ½ teaspoon (6.5 g) hot sauce (chili or cayenne pepper optional); Salt to taste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe with Peas and Corn (Irio) — a classic Kenyan dish that is a hearty combination of mashed sweet potatoes, peas, corn and sometimes spinach.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:37:43 GMT