Ruhurura na Ibitoke
Ruhurura na Ibitoke is a hearty and flavorful dish from Burundi, featuring tender pieces of goat meat stewed with plantains and a medley of aromatic spices. It's a comforting meal that highlights the use of local ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Goat meat(cut into 2-inch cubes)
- 4 medium Green plantains(peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 large Onions(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 3 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger(grated)
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder(or to taste)
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 4 cups Water or broth
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the goat meat with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the goat meat on all sides, working in batches if necessary. Remove the meat and set aside.
- 3
Add the chopped onions to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down and the spices are fragrant.
- 6
Return the browned goat meat to the pot. Add the water or broth, ensuring the meat is mostly submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
- 7
Add the green plantain pieces to the pot. Stir to combine, cover, and continue to simmer for another 25-30 minutes, or until the plantains are tender and cooked through.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can marinate the goat meat for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) with some of the spices before browning.
- ✓If you prefer a thicker stew, you can mash some of the plantain pieces against the side of the pot towards the end of cooking.
- ✓Adjust the chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness.
🔄 Variations
- You can substitute beef or lamb for goat meat.
- Add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers along with the plantains.