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Musanze (Rwanda)
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Vegan
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Nutritional Values
150kcal
1gProtein
35gCarbs
—Fat
3gFibre
250 mlServing
* Per serving · 250 ml. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Urwagwa
How to order / say it
Say it
Urwagwa — [Oo-ra-gwa]
Order
Can I try some Urwagwa?
Locally
Nshaka kugerageza urwagwa.
Say locally
A local alcoholic beverage made from bananas.
Why try it?
Urwagwa is more than just a drink; it’s a symbol of celebration in Musanze, often used in social gatherings and ceremonies. It embodies Rwandan hospitality and tradition.
How it tastes
A sweet and effervescent taste with a slight earthy tone, Urwagwa is traditionally served fresh and can be enjoyed mildly chilled.
Origin & History — first documented: 1700
Urwagwa has been brewed by communities in Musanze for centuries, tracing back to when banana cultivation became common in the region.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 kg Bananas
- 🌾 500 g Sorghum malt
- 2 liters Water
Method
- 1 Mash bananas and ferment.
- 2 Mix with sorghum malt.
- 3 Filter and serve fresh.
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