How to Prepare Muthokoi

How to Prepare Muthokoi: Muthokoi is very popular among the Akamba tribe. It refers to dry maize whose husks have been removed and cooked mixture of peas or beans.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup muthokoi – dry maize with husks removed
  • 1/2 cups dry pigeon peas
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 large cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 3 chopped tomatoes
  • 3 chopped carrots
  • Cooking oil

Soak the maize and peas for at least three hours to soften them.

Method:

  1. Boil the muthokoi and peas, adding water continuously until cooked.
  2. Remove any excess water
  3. Take another large sauce pan add the crushed garlic, after a delicious aroma the carrots, tomatoes, and potatoes.
  4. Cook until the potatoes are almost done
  5. Add royco, salt, and a little water and bring it to a boil.
  6. Pour the boiled muthokoi into the saucepan and cook for about ten minutes.
  7. Serve