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What is Igisafuri?
Igisafuri is a delicious Rwandan food prepared with chicken, vegetables, and plantains whose name means “pot” in Kinyarwanda. It is prepared by pouring all the ingredients into one pot and cooking just like the Moroccan tagine and it is a very nutritious and healthy meal.
Igisafuri Recipe
This Rwandan food is very easy to prepare because it does not require too many ingredients to cook it. It is said to be one of the favorite Rwandan foods because of how seamless the preparation process is. The major ingredients in this Rwandan food are chicken, vegetables, and plantain.
Just like other Rwandan food such as Isombe, and Kachumbari; this meal is one to try out. Share with us on our social media platforms if you do use this recipe.
Igisafuri
Credit: 196 FlavoursIgisafuliya is a delicious Rwandan food prepared with chicken, vegetables, and plantains whose name means "pot" in Kinyarwanda.
Ingredients
- 2 Onions
- 4 Chicken thigh
- 2 Leeks
- 4 Green bell pepper
- 4 tomatoes
- 5 celery stalks
- 4 Plantain
- 10 oz Spinach
- 3 tbsp Tomato paste
- 4 tbsp Oil
- Pepper
- Salt
- Water
Instructions
- In a pot with hot oil, sear the chicken over medium-high heat to color on all sides4 Chicken thigh, 4 tbsp Oil
- Add onion, leeks, and peppers. Stir and leave for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally2 Onions, 2 Leeks, 4 Green bell pepper
- Add the tomatoes, celery, and tomato paste and mix well. Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring regularly.4 tomatoes, 5 celery stalks, 3 tbsp Tomato paste
- Cover with water, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.Salt, Water
- Then remove 2 pieces of chicken, place the plantains, cover them with the spinach, and put the chicken back on top. Add water if necessary so that the bananas are fully submerged4 Plantain, 10 oz Spinach
- Cover, add the whole hot pepper, and simmer over low heat for about 25 minutesPepper
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