Ibiharage
Burundi's crispy-edged fried beans
Think of it as: Like refried beans that stayed whole and got crispy
Humble beans, glow-up edition.
What does it taste like?
Earthy beans with sweet fried onion, garlic and a gentle kick.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureCreamy inside, lightly crisp outside
What is it?
Cooked beans fried with onion, garlic and chili. Often called Burundi's national dish, it's served with boiled plantains (ibitoke) or rice.
How locals eat it
An everyday side with boiled plantains or rice.
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🇧🇮Burundi
CapitalGitega
Populationabout 14.5 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesCoffee, Tea, Agriculture
The capital moved from Bujumbura to Gitega in 2019; Bujumbura is still the largest city.
HelloAmahoro (Kirundi)
CurrencyBurundian franc
Fun factIts royal drum ritual, with huge drums carried on the head and played while dancing, is on UNESCO's intangible heritage list.
The flag🇧🇮 A white saltire divides red for the independence struggle and green for hope; the three stars mean Unity, Work, Progress.
From Tokyoabout 12,010 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Gitega
Getting there20+ hours with connectionsrough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Also tryBrochettes (skewers)Ibitoke (plantains)
✈ Check cheap flights Also tryBrochettes (skewers)Ibitoke (plantains)
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MusicBurundian drumming Thunderous royal drums played while dancing
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MusicBurundian drumming Thunderous royal drums played while dancing
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Ingredients
- 400g cooked red kidney beans
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 chili
- 3 tbsp oil
- Salt
How to make it (one way)
- Cook the beans until soft and drain
- Slice the onion and fry in oil
- Add garlic and chili until fragrant
- Add the beans and fry until slightly crisp
- Season with salt
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