Fruits
Steamed Plantains
Ibitoke
Burundi
Green plantains (ibitoke) boiled or steamed until soft, eaten as a starchy side with stews and beans; the Kinyarwanda word for plantain, ibitoke is the staple carbohydrate of the Rwandan table alongside cassava and sweet potato.
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What it is
A closer look at Steamed Plantains.
Green plantains (ibitoke) boiled or steamed until soft, eaten as a starchy side with stews and beans; the Kinyarwanda word for plantain, ibitoke is the staple carbohydrate of the Rwandan table alongside cassava and sweet potato.
What to look for
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The plantains should be soft but not mushy, starchy and mild; green, not ripe; eaten with isombe, beans, or meat stew; ibitoke is the Kinyarwanda term that appears throughout Rwandan cuisine; a daily staple across the country.
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