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Burundi cuisine form one of the chief cuisine of Africa. The staple produce of Burundi, including vegetables, fruits, fish, etc, form main ingredients of the traditional dishes of Burundi. The dishes like Bananas and Beans, Boko Boko Harees, Ugali, Date and Banana Mix and others make up the cuisine of Burundi.
The main ingredients used for the preparation of the dishes belonging to Burundi cuisine are maize, cassava, plantains, corn, sweet potatoes, sorghum, beans, cabbages, etc. Fish is also used in the dishes of Burundi. Milk and meat also feature in the cuisine of Burundi. However, the cuisine of Burundi villages is somewhat different from that of the cities.
Bananas and Beans,one of the recipes of Burundi cuisine, is made from red kidney beans and plantains, flavored with salt and pepper. The dish is cooked in palm oil and onion is also a part of the recipe. Ugali is made from maize flour mixed with water to form a paste of thick consistency.
Boko Boko Harees is prepared using chicken as the main ingredient. Wheat is also another important ingredient of the recipe of Burundi. The flavors include onions, salt, sugar, etc. Date and Banana Mix is served as a dessert and uses ingredients like bananas, dates, cream, sugar, butter, etc.
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