12 Delicious Traditional Foods to Sample in Rwanda

Rwanda is one of the smallest country in Africa and it has a very unique cuisine. Most of the dishes are made from fresh farm ingredients.

Vegetables and a largely vegetarian diet is evident. If you’re a vegetarian you will be very, very happy in Rwanda!

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Here’s a list of some of the traditional foods to sample in Rwanda.

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The dish is a great source of fibre. It is simply made from pounded cassava leaves.

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Mizuzu is similar to banana chips you’ll find almost everywhere. However, are sliced into thick, circular pieces.

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Umutsima is the local Rwandan cake made from cassava and corn flour. You may love it sweetened or plain.

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Kachumbari is a mixture of thinly-sliced raw vegetables. It is a common serving across most east African countries.

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Ubugali is the local porridge made from cassava flour. It is yummy and full of health benefits.

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12 Delicious Traditional Foods to Sample in Rwanda

Rwanda is one of the smallest country in Africa and it has a very unique cuisine. Most of the dishes are made from fresh farm ingredients.

Vegetables and a largely vegetarian diet is evident. If you’re a vegetarian you will be very, very happy in Rwanda!

Here’s a list of some of the traditional foods to sample in Rwanda.

The dish is a great source of fibre. It is simply made from pounded cassava leaves.

Isombe (Pounded Cassava leaves)

Mizuzu is similar to banana chips you’ll find almost everywhere. However, are sliced into thick, circular pieces.

Mizuzu (Deep- fried Plantains)

Umutsima is the local Rwandan cake made from cassava and corn flour. You may love it sweetened or plain.

Umutsima (Corn and Cassava)

Kachumbari is a mixture of thinly-sliced raw vegetables. It is a common serving across most east African countries.

Kachumbari (Fresh Raw Veggies)

Ubugali is the local porridge made from cassava flour. It is yummy and full of health benefits.

Ubugali (Cassava Porridge)

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