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Nutritional Values

🔥620kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑26gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Igisarubeti

How to order / say it
Say it Igisarubeti — [Ee-gee-sa-roo-beh-tee]
Order I'll have the Igisarubeti, please.
Locally Ndashaka igisarubeti, murakoze.
Say locally

A hearty stew featuring chicken and plantains.

Why try it?

Igisarubeti reflects the agricultural richness of Musanze, bringing together locally sourced chicken and plantains. It embodies the hearty, comforting flavors of Rwandan countryside cooking.

How it tastes

The stew is rich with tender chicken pieces and slightly sweet, starchy plantains, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Developed in rural areas in the late 19th century, Igisarubeti became popular due to Musanze's fertile soil favoring plantain cultivation.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g Chicken
  • 🌾 300 g Plantains
  • 🧄 100 g Onions
  • 🥕 200 g Tomatoes
  • 🧄 20 g Garlic
  • 🧂 10 g Salt

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onions and garlic.
  2. 2 Add chicken and tomatoes, cook thoroughly.
  3. 3 Add sliced plantains and simmer until soft.

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