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Githeri

🇰🇪 A dish from Kenya

Githeri, a dish from Kenya
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Githeri (Gĩtheri), also called muthere or mutheri, mûthekia-ngûkû is a traditional Kenyan meal consisting of maize kernels and legumes mixed and boiled together. The maize and beans are mixed in a sufuria, a type of pot, with water added, and the mixture is boiled until fully cooked.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsmaize kernels, beans, water, optional vegetables, salt
🔥Cooking methodboiled together in a pot until tender
👅Flavour & stylehearty, mild, earthy
🕒When it’s eateneveryday staple main meal

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Githeri come from?
Githeri is a dish that originated in Kenya.
What is Githeri?
Githeri (Gĩtheri), also called muthere or mutheri, mûthekia-ngûkû is a traditional Kenyan meal consisting of maize kernels and legumes mixed and boiled together. The maize and beans are mixed in a sufuria, a type of pot, with water added, and the mixture is boiled until fully cooked.