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Musanze (Rwanda)
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Breakfast
Vegetarian
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Nutritional Values
400kcal
8gProtein
85gCarbs
1gFat
5gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Igikoma
How to order / say it
Say it
Igikoma — [Ee-gi-ko-ma]
Order
I'll have Igikoma, please.
Locally
Ndashaka Igikoma, murakoze.
Say locally
A thick porridge made from sorghum flour.
Why try it?
Igikoma is a staple breakfast item in Musanze, showcasing the use of sorghum, a traditional grain essential to Rwandan culinary traditions.
How it tastes
Smooth and subtly sweet, it’s often flavored with honey or sugar, offering a soothing start to your day.
Origin & History — first documented: 1780
Sorghum cultivation in Musanze started in the 18th century, with igikoma becoming a popular breakfast due to its nourishing properties.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g Sorghum flour
- 1 liter Water
- 🍯 60 g Honey
Method
- 1 Boil water.
- 2 Add sorghum flour gradually, stirring.
- 3 Sweeten with honey before serving.
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