Try Burundi Local Food
Burundi's cuisine is a delightful blend of flavors, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage. From savory grilled meats to freshly caught fish, every dish tells a story. Here are some must-try dishes:
- Brochettes: Succulent grilled meat skewers, marinated with local spices and often served with rice or ugali.
- Ndagala: Small, flavorful fish from Lake Tanganyika, fried or cooked with spices, a true local delicacy.
- Isombe: Cassava leaves cooked with peanuts and spices, a vegetarian-friendly favorite.
- Ibiharage: Hearty red beans cooked with onions and tomatoes, a staple in many Burundian homes.
- Fruit Delights: Fresh pineapples, bananas, and mangoes are abundant and incredibly sweet.
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Delicious grilled meat skewers.

Fried Ndagala fish from Lake Tanganyika.

Vegetarian cassava leaves with peanuts.