My First Attempt at a Classic Village Dish! || Making Mukimo || Life in Kenya || Cooking Vlog

[@annnyaga3536]

You are such a good model of a wife, mother, very accommodating to foreign relatives and culture. George and your kids got the best and you're barely 35 ❤.

[@8wy51]

My sentiment exactly! Mekenze is such a calm, kind soul.

[@TheRasvic]

She is such a sweet gal....but y'all got it twisted, she's the foreigner and she was very well accepted and loved.

[@Machache]

Next time put water in the container before peeling the potatoes. That way mud doesn't stick on them. I think a quarter of every potato went with the peels 😂😂😂. Its reminds me of ny mother who used to scream that we were wasting too much. But its ok. From ugali in US to mukimo in Meru. You will soon be an expert in African dishes.

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Very good advice. 😂 and yes, I start rushing and a lot of potato goes off with the peel hahaha

[@Machache]

@@Mekenzeinkenya 😄😄😄. Use a smaller and sharper knife. It might help waste less.

[@joycewahome9139]

Wao am from nyeri in kenya,u are doing good making mukimo our favourite dish,u are adapting here in kenya very well

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Thank you 😊

[@user-oo2cl7jq1e]

As an African woman myself, George, you have a good wife. May God bless you and your family. I know He will.

[@g9t619]

"I will just peel until the ancestors tell me to stop". How the ancestors are speaking to you is just great...

[@naomikiema972]

Mekenze you're doing just fine 😊 that was a good first time. I saw that you've plenty of pumpkin leaves, try using them next time with sweet corn, green peas and potatoes. They are the best for making mukimo...pick the tender leaves though.

[@thegitongas]

Tip for cutting onions so as they don't make your eyes watery, before you cut them just peel off the skin then soak them into salty water for five minutes, works wonders

[@essohazel123]

Almost hitting 50k 🎉🎉🎉. The family is growing bigger each day ❤❤❤

[@eugene.dacosta.9241]

This channel deseves 100k and even more coz the uploads are so inspiring and loving...

[@JohnGitau-vu3us]

Unbelievable you can make mukimo,many Kenyan ladies cant do it.its Soo nice to see how you are catching up with cooking,kiswahili,kimeru,interacting with locals,charity work,etc.truly a mama Kenya

[@millyapopo4457]

I love her humble nature. She is a real wife Marerial full love and very responsible indeed. George is so lucky to get her. I love her nature❤❤❤

[@mamamalaika4413]

Mukimo is a Kikuyu traditional dish. U made me laugh when u said a million potatoes. And the ancestors do good 😊. And did u know u can just steam cabbage as a side? That’s what I do here as I’m not a lover of meat. Good start job👍🏾

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

I love cabbage! Thanks so much for the comment.

[@sarakanjagua8039]

It was ok to add salt after potatoes get cooked, it tastes better Try spring onions next time instead of red onions, it tastes heavenly Good job mrs George

[@vicievee1095]

WOW! The food looks delicious! 😋😋😋Thank you for sharing how to cook and served the African dish. 😋😋😋 I want to try making it.

[@Athony-hc9ir]

Good and tasty food thumbs up

[@eugene.dacosta.9241]

Until the ancestors tell me to stop got me rolling....😂😂😂

[@naomikiema972]

Me too 😂😂😂 and to think that we don't measure stuff but it always turns out right 😅

[@Magnolia5]

This recipe is a definite try for me. Mash potatoes is a comfort food for me! I am sure I will love mukimo. Found stingy nettle powder on Amazon. Since I am vegan and a lover of onions, I will make an onion gravy to eat with the mukimo. Also found nettle seeds on Amazon, so just maybe I will try growing in a pot. Thank you much for sharing this recipe. I need all the medicinal help the nettle leaf provides!🤣. The food looked really tasty! Blessings and kudos to your cooking adventures!!!❤👩🏻‍🍳🥰

[@francesbartlett9564]

Nettles grow wild if you know where to find them. Organic or grow your own!

[@samuelwambui4013]

Good morning mekenze.... woooooh I miss mukimo.... watching you from Canada...long time... eating mukimo

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Thanks for watching! 🇨🇦 🙏🏻♥️

[@samuelwambui4013]

Wlcm 🙏🙏🙏💗

[@JilisheGarden4021]

Try using a potato/vegetable peeler. It makes peeling easier ( my experience), and you won't chop off too much of what you are peel.

[@hannahnjeri7641]

I do love mushroom cooked with coconut milk,yummy😋😋

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Sounds delicious. 😋

[@georginajohnson8985]

OMG, that was amazing! You did a really good job. I still remember when you guys moved to Kenya and you mentioned you were yet to learn how to cook some dishes!!

[@rogerioernesto3846]

Parabéns grande George, agradeca a deus a esposa que você tem, ela é guerrera, que Deus os abençoe.

[@joyful8072]

My goodness. I've never seen such huge avocadoes. Those are gigantic. Mekenze you made a delicious looking meal. Well done. I agree you are African wife material.😀

[@maureenmatildahkanyuakimat2738]

Congratulations Mekenze.the mukimo looked delicious together with the mushroom beef stew.some tips while peeling the potatoes kindly add some water in the container,makes cleaning easier n they dont stain alot.also you can try mukimo with green peas n sweet corn,its a nice combo n adds to the flavor.(You pre boil the green peas n sweet corn seperately n once the potatoes start boining ,then you add them n let them cook until the potatoes are soft.)

[@abigailnjoki3424]

For the onion burn...halfbite a matchstick in your mouth,with the red side facing the onion,,,,or half bite a slice of bread...it will work😅I don't know the science behind it though

[@lindakabogo1858]

You make me appreciate my life so much. You are so authentic.

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Wow this comment made my day. Life is something to be appreciated. Thanks for watching ♥️🙏🏻

[@natashanatasha7029]

You are such a good role model madam, good job u are actually are quick learner looks so yummy mukimo😋

[@florenceojowa7706]

I just love how you have blended well and proud of learning how to make African dishes. Kudos…❤

[@mada658]

Your mukimo needed more green and was ABIT dry.also when mashing press the potato on the side of the pot with the flat part of the wooden spoon.job well done on the stew

[@georgehosea139]

You are improving your local cooking skills, making mukimo, with nettle leaves, lovely and by the way sting nettle is very medicinal good for your health when taken as a tea. Lovely😅

[@suu5996]

Hey.. many options here.. all good. Another tip - steam a small bunch of pumpkin leaves or whichever greens one is using, blend & use. Works everytime for all variations of mukimo. Any left over blended greens can be frozen for next mukimo...

[@charlesjones6797]

I would like to try that food. Might try cooking it myself. I'm an American married to a Kenyan lady. My wife has taught me how to cook Kenyan food. We have never eaten stinging knettle.

[@bahatig562]

For potatoes, a peeler was a game changer for me! Also, Mukimo with Peas is pretty good. I also would recommend fresh stinging nettle leaves instead of the powder. There is adventure in picking them, but the taste is unbeatable.

[@susanandfamilycookingtv]

The food looks delicious 😋 I guess your kids love it

[@rkubai]

Good job on the Mukimo👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 As for the onions making your eyes teary, get a small counter top Fan n use it while cutting onions, it blows the onion "fumes" away from your face😊

[@colinthomas6888]

Hello McKenzie family. GREAT Sunday to you all. God bless

[@KerryMogeni-xl8bk]

U are wonderful mum,n well organized home,keep it up n the food looks yummy❤❤❤

[@josylinenaitore5634]

You did well 🎉, maybe next you make black beans, or a combo of yams and arrowroots? Ask George where he got that avocado, seems like it went to Havard 😋

[@florencengigi375]

A true Kenyan. You have blended into our culture so well.

[@Kikitha_ke]

Being your first time you've tried. You will soon be a pro👍🏿👍🏿

[@loisbrubaker3084]

As for the onion cutting.... Lay a wet washcloth close to the onion you're cutting. It will take the burning from your eyes. There's a compound released that goes for moisture. that's why the eyes are targeted. Also cleaning up the root of the onion but not cutting it off, can help to reduce the compound released. 😊

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

This is so good to know, thank you!!

[@marylovetinsky7364]

You have done it well.I am Kenyan and i like watching your videos.

[@mahlapecrestinaleaba6255]

Makenze ur such a humble person may the Lord continue to bless you and ur family ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@githengu]

Good job on the Mukimu. You have adjusted so well. Hongera

[@jackieburton7564]

Jus love this family. Keep posting. From Jamaica 😊

[@angelinekinoti8790]

That was really good Mekenzie. You can play around wth the recipe by adding green soft corn or sweetcorn as you said, green peas or even boiled beans.

[@elizabethwangui8289]

I was wondering if you have thought of starting a small and nice kitchen garden where you can grow your own herbs and vegetables. It's just an idea since you have a lot of land in your compound.

[@blessedone4406]

In the USA and I enjoy mukimo when I miss it thanks to Indian stores that sell stuff I need. I was laughing so hard when you were cutting onions😂 I too I cut them with eyes closed and hope for the best😂 thank you for the video!

[@jeninethompson9540]

Mekenzie I am laughing at George when he acts the way you wanted him to, I have Avocado envy in the.northeast we get Hass or.fla avocados I only buy Fla avocados if I am having company they are so.large,the one s you have would last me.prob 3 or 4 meals,I like shatake mushrooms especially when they are made unto a.mushroom burger, I also like chanterelles cooked with onions , question do they only have red onions in Kenya or are they a favorite for cooking over white and yellow, thanks for sharing you reminded me of when I first starting cooking when I was a newly Wed lots of burnt dishes never had to cook growing up but practice makes perfect and experience is a great teacher keep up the good work

[@razorramoneentertainment9091]

if you the onions not to burn your eyes.... just put in water for a couple of minutes

[@g9t619]

You can cut the onions in half and deep in the water for about five minutes to avoid the effect when cutting.

[@martino6205]

When serving mukimo try to mix with butter, then have some kachumbari and avocado sides.

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Yum 😋

[@Machache]

Butter? Noooo. In a few years George will be having too much cholesterol. Let Mackenzie keep it African and healthy eating

[@martino6205]

@@Machache okay, margarine instead

[@Machache]

@@martino6205 same trouble

[@MeRimee24xlmm]

Butter.no.

[@faithwachu5073]

Congratulations! The food looks yummy 😋 I am salvating.

[@rahabpulanemakwala4447]

George is so funny and happy 😂😊

[@user-lc9fp1zy5t]

Hello guys,how are you nice to see you again ❤

[@jannymakenn8156]

Wow!....this is good! Learning to cook our African food 👏👏👏.....but let me teach a new way and easy and will give you that green out come results.....just buy the fresh stinging nettles or pumpkin leaves or kahurura,,they resemble the pumpkin leaves and I can see you have them in your garden ,wash and boil till tender,then blend with your blender,add the blended mixture to your potatoes and it will give you a great taste and the green colour.....👍

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Love that idea! Thanks!!

[@jamesmungai3092]

Very nice recipe. I enjoyed that and just got inspired. George sampling, that's like a portion 😂 Oh, the meat - wow. Bon appetit

[@ektorkornoo8806]

Great job! I could virtually taste it far away in my neck of the woods. Potato peelers might help speed things up relative to knife skills. The knife approach could hurt. Check online for techniques for preventing onion stings in eyes.

[@shirleyfretty487]

According to Koree, of the Sylvia and Koree channel in Kenya, place a wet towel near when you're cutting onions and it won't burn your eyes. Your food looked delicious❤😊!

[@georginajohnson8985]

I learned from a cooking channel that onions only burn your eyes if you cut the hard bottom part. If you wedge & remove that part off, you will never tear from onions.

[@monicanyamu2207]

Delicious Mukimo. Good job.

[@charlottethokoa711]

Put the onion ithe water before peeling, it helps with stinging to the eyes

[@andrewkizito6892]

Thanks for sharing always

[@francesbartlett9564]

Nettles are so good for you! Healthy family!😊

[@traveldiarieswithbo6380]

That food looks really yummy! 🤤

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

It was! Thanks!

[@margaretkirimania1220]

Hi mekenze mukimo looks good but to avoid crying while cutting onions put any metal between your teeth on your mouth, like a small spoon, it works👍

[@nancygichuki9544]

Splendid mekenze the food looks yummy

[@charlottethokoa711]

The meal looked yummy

[@jedidahkibe9361]

For me..."its until the ancestors speak to me"😂😂 true we don have exact measurements for our Kenyan dishes.Kupima na macho it is.❤

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

😂😂

[@user-bm5md2tz7r]

Yummy yummy

[@alicewambugu5934]

Wonderful family Godbless

[@schooloflife625]

Theres a lady called "farmer on fire" she sells ready mushroom bags that you cam keep in your kitchen and they sprout every so often,that way you get mushrooms to eat every once often.

[@juju_daughteroftheKing]

❤🎉❤ asante sana ❤🎉❤

[@johnkinyanjui5331]

Lovely central Kenya dish.

[@alicemwangi8311]

Awesome

[@Elizabeths_kitchen_garden]

Next time when you peel onions do it at the sink when the water is running.

[@HellenaSanch]

You did well Mekenze...good job

[@bettykiogora1364]

George got jokes 😂😂😂😂 mukimo was the ultimate wife test 😂😂😂😂

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

😂😂 glad I passed

[@user-tz8im3st7h]

Looks delicious

[@elizabethwangui8289]

Hi, thanks for the diah, next time add corn, and use a potatoes peeler to make peeling easier

[@stellahwanyoike7865]

Good job Makenze👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😘😍🥰

[@BudgetPoultryFarm]

thanks for sharing

[@rosenjiru4907]

You are doing very well 👏

[@cindymillar9823]

We add butter and milk to our mash

[@lorrainelambert2943]

Many thanks, will try it😂😂❤

[@bettydames6885]

Try washing the onion before cutting 😄😄

[@Rahab1986]

That looks delicious

[@nkwastibwerahma5314]

As an African l would say that George u have a very good wife always cherish her mashallah love from Uganda. Meckenzi u did a great job mashallah gud wife material 💋💋❤

[@ronnettgrant9865]

In George voice girl you did good.❤

[@muthonimunyu1977]

Good job 👏

[@leonardelijah9600]

Always soak the onion first

[@RexieG]

Your food making me hungry

[@user-oo2cl7jq1e]

Good job sister

[@alicemwangi8311]

Next time try with green pea and young corn and potatoes

[@lydiahkamau20]

Mackenzie...Did I hear you right?😅 You will peel until the ancestors tell you to stop.😂😂😂Really.

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

You heard me correctly 😂😂

[@aliceksefuke8570]

Congratulations madam ❤

[@fredfekete4431]

In my Honest opinion, the Mukimo was half-cooked. You did not boil the herbs (Green stuff), which need to be cooked as well, but the rest was perfect. Congratulations, Makenzie.

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

From the directions I read online, it said to add the powder once the potatoes were fully cooked and mostly drained so I tried it that way ☺️

[@nancygichuki9544]

That's okay it's in powder form you only cook if it from the farm

[@amg2282]

You only boil if it's the actual leaves just to soften it up for mashing up but you can see she used the powder. She did it the correct way lol

[@StudioQM]

She used the powder which doesn't need to be preboiled

[@cindynimmore]

​@@Mekenzeinkenyayou tried keep doing it

[@joycewahome9139]

Haha hakuna stima, no stima

[@xskrym]

"Give me the bone" did it for me!😂

[@faywalker2635]

Immerse onion in water before chopping,,,,,,

[@pricahnjeru9860]

Good mama

[@sherefulkam2885]

McKenzie, girl, why don't you get a dishwasher? 😂