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Rwanda Cuisine

Africa · Eastern Africa

30 recipes

Signature Rwanda Dishes

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African Vegetable Curry

A flavorful and aromatic vegetable curry, rich with spices, coconut milk, and often a touch of sweetness from pineapple juice. This dish is versatile and can be adapted with various seasonal vegetables.

Rwanda·Medium·60 minutes

Agatogo

Agatogo is a hearty and flavorful Rwandan stew made primarily with green plantains, often combined with vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. It can also include meat or beans, creating a comforting and versatile dish. The name translates to 'a dish in a pot,' reflecting its traditional slow-cooked preparation.

Rwanda·Medium·1 hour 25 minutes

Akili ya Nyama na Imboga

A flavorful and aromatic Rwandan dish featuring tender pieces of meat (often beef or chicken) simmered with a medley of fresh vegetables and a hint of spices. This one-pot meal is a celebration of local produce and savory flavors.

Rwanda·Easy·45 minutes

Bihaza

A hearty and nutritious Rwandan stew made with beans and pumpkin, seasoned with aromatic spices. This dish highlights the importance of beans in Rwandan cuisine and is often prepared using pre-cooked beans for convenience.

Rwanda·Easy·35 minutes

Brochettes de Poisson Rwandaise

Succulent pieces of fish marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and grilled to perfection, offering a taste of Rwandan lakeside cuisine.

Rwanda·Easy·35 minutes

Brochettes de Poulet à la Rwandaise

Tender chicken skewers marinated in a flavorful blend of Rwandan spices and grilled to perfection, often served with a side of plantains or rice.

Rwanda·Hard·2 hours

Cassava Leaves and Peanut Stew

A rich and flavorful stew made from pounded cassava leaves, simmered with peanut butter, and often enhanced with dried fish or meat for depth. This dish is a staple in Rwandan cuisine, offering a unique earthy flavor and creamy texture.

Rwanda·Easy·30 minutes

Ibiharage

Ibiharage is a flavorful and simple Rwandan dish of fried beans, often seasoned with onions, garlic, and a hint of spice. It's a staple in Rwandan cuisine, typically served as a side dish with rice, meat, or other main courses.

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Rwanda·Easy·50 minutes

Ibijumba n'Ubwoko

A hearty and flavorful vegetarian stew combining the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with earthy mushrooms, aromatic spices, and a touch of freshness from cilantro. This dish is a comforting and nutritious staple in Rwandan cuisine.

Rwanda·Easy·1 hour

Ibirayi Byoke

Ibirayi Byoke is a comforting and hearty Rwandan stew where potatoes are slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices until tender and flavorful. It's a staple dish, often served as a side or a main, showcasing the importance of potatoes in Rwandan cuisine.

Rwanda·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Ibishyimbo na Ibitoke

A classic Rwandan combination, this dish features slow-cooked beans simmered with green plantains, onions, and spices. It's a hearty and flavorful meal that highlights the importance of legumes and plantains in Rwandan cuisine.

Rwanda·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Igisafuliya

A flavorful one-pot stew featuring chicken simmered with a variety of vegetables and plantains. Igisafuliya, meaning 'cooking pot,' is a comforting and traditional Rwandan dish that relies on the natural flavors of its ingredients.

Rwanda·Medium·2 hours 50 minutes

Inyama y'inka

A hearty and aromatic slow-cooked beef stew, infused with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and local spices. This dish embodies Rwandan hospitality and is often prepared for festive occasions or to welcome guests.

Rwanda·Easy·25 minutes

Isambaza

Isambaza are small, sardine-like fish found in Lake Kivu, a popular appetizer in Rwanda. They are lightly battered and deep-fried until crispy, often served with a side of pili-pili (chili sauce) or mayonnaise for dipping.

Rwanda·Medium·1 hour 25 minutes

Isombe

Isombe is a traditional Rwandan dish made from finely mashed cassava leaves, often cooked with ingredients like onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, and peanut butter. It's a nutritious and flavorful green stew that can be served as a main dish or a side, typically accompanied by rice, ugali, or plantains.

Rwanda·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kuku Paka

A flavorful and creamy chicken dish simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce, often infused with aromatic spices. This Swahili-influenced dish is a popular celebratory meal in Rwanda.

Rwanda·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Mchuzi wa Nyama na Viazi

A hearty and flavorful beef and potato stew, common in Rwandan households, characterized by its rich tomato-based sauce and tender chunks of meat and potatoes.

Rwanda·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Mutsindish Chicken Stew

A hearty and flavorful chicken stew, often prepared for special occasions, featuring a rich tomato and peanut base with aromatic spices.

Rwanda·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Mutsindish Matoke with Beef

A hearty and flavorful dish combining tender beef with mashed plantains (matoke) in a rich, savory sauce, often seasoned with traditional Rwandan spices.

Rwanda·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Mutsindish Nyama na Ibitoke

A hearty and flavorful Rwandan stew featuring tender chunks of beef or goat simmered with ripe plantains and a rich tomato-based sauce. This dish balances savory meat with the natural sweetness of plantains, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.

Rwanda·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Mutsindish Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew made with beef, sweet potatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices, often prepared for special occasions. It's known for its rich, savory broth and tender ingredients.

Rwanda·Easy·45 minutes

Mutsindish Ugali with Greens

A hearty and nutritious staple dish from Rwanda, featuring a cornmeal porridge (ugali) served alongside a flavorful stew of mixed greens and sometimes small pieces of meat or fish. This version focuses on the vegetarian preparation, highlighting the fresh produce.

Rwanda·Medium·2 hours 50 minutes

Nyama Choma Style Beef Ribs

Inspired by the popular East African 'nyama choma' (grilled meat) tradition, these beef ribs are marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and then slow-cooked or grilled to tender perfection. While 'nyama choma' is often grilled over open flames, this recipe adapts it for oven baking or grilling, making it accessible for home cooks.

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Rwanda·Medium·50-55 minutes

Nyama Choma Style Grilled Fish

A flavorful grilled fish preparation inspired by the popular 'nyama choma' (grilled meat) style, adapted for fish. This dish features a whole fish marinated in spices and grilled to perfection, often served with a side of vegetables and a spicy dipping sauce.

Rwanda·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Nyama na Ibitoke Sauce

A flavorful sauce made with tender pieces of meat (often beef or goat) simmered with ripe plantains, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This dish highlights the sweet and savory combination characteristic of Rwandan cuisine.

Rwanda·Easy·1 hour

Nyamunyu Fish Stew

A flavorful and aromatic fish stew, often made with tilapia or similar white fish, cooked in a rich tomato and onion base with local spices. It's a popular dish, especially in regions near lakes.

Rwanda·Medium·35 minutes

Rwandan Brochettes

Rwandan Brochettes, known as 'Brochettes' in French, are a popular street food and dish in Rwanda, consisting of small cubes of meat threaded onto skewers and grilled. Typically made with goat, beef, or chicken, they are often marinated in a flavorful sauce of tomatoes, onions, and chili, and served with a dipping sauce.

Rwanda·Medium·1 hour

Sweet Potato and Greens Stew

A hearty and nutritious stew featuring tender sweet potatoes and vibrant greens in a savory broth, often enriched with peanut butter for a creamy, nutty flavor. This dish highlights Rwanda's staple ingredients and is a comforting meal.

Rwanda·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Ugali na Inyama

A hearty and satisfying dish featuring a firm maize meal porridge (Ugali) served with a flavorful stewed meat (Inyama), typically beef or goat.

Rwanda·Easy·25 minutes

Umutsima

A staple Rwandan dish, Umutsima is a thick and smooth porridge made from maize (corn) meal and water. It's a versatile accompaniment to stews, curries, or served on its own.

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