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Ubrobe

Burundi

Dried cassava meal mixed with water to form a thick paste, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until solid; a dense, slightly sour cassava staple similar to Congolese chikuanga, eaten with stews and sauces.

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What it is

A closer look at Ubrobe.

Dried cassava meal mixed with water to form a thick paste, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until solid; a dense, slightly sour cassava staple similar to Congolese chikuanga, eaten with stews and sauces.

What to look for

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A firm, pale cassava cake with a slightly sour, fermented aroma from the cassava processing; wrapped in banana leaves; sliced and served alongside beans or isombe; a traditional preparation that preserves cassava for days without refrigeration.

Where it belongs

Origins and
traditions.

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Native to

Burundi

Country-wide tradition

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