Why it works: Butter and pepper match in chemistry and in kitchens. They rank in the top 11% of all ingredient pairs, and 85,512 recipes mention both. Both carry trans-2-nonenal, which smells cardboard, fatty. The science ↓
Nyama Na Irio
Ingredients
Directions
Blend the puree of peas into the mashed potatoes until a smooth green color results. Fold in the drained kernel corn. The consistency should be that of firm mashed potatoes.
The Steak:
In a large skillet:
Cut 3 lbs. FILET MIGNON (or any steak) in a 2 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch strips. Sauté in 4 oz. MARGARINE OR OIL, until lightly browned. Remove the steak from the skillet. Blend in 6 Tbs. FLOUR to make a roux. Add 2 cups ONION SOUP made from a packaged mix and cook to medium-sauce consistency. Correct the Seasoning with salt, pepper, and a little Tabasco. Return the steak to the sauce. Make a large mound (about 1 cup) of Irio in center of dinner plate. Form a hole in the center about 2 inches in diameter. Fill the hole with ½ cup of the sautéed steak and gravy. Smooth around edges of the Irio so it looks like a volcano.
Category:Kenyan Recipes
Category:Kenyan Meat Dishes
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The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much aroma chemistry they share, and how many recipes mention both.
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Butter + peppertop 11% of all pairsAroma overlapstrongMentioned together85,512 recipes
Shared aroma: trans-2-nonenal (cardboard, fatty).
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