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Igitoki (cooked plantain bananas)

Green plantain bananas boiled or steamed, then sometimes lightly fried, with a firm, starchy flesh. A typical side dish at Rwandan meals, often served with beans or meat.

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Ingredients

Nutrition facts

294 kcal per serving

Protein
2.6 g
Carbohydrates
59.2 g
Fat
4.2 g
of which saturated fat
0.7 g
Fiber
4.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the plantain bananas by removing the green skin with a knife, then cut them into thick slices or large chunks.
  2. Place them in a saucepan with salted water and bring to a boil.
  3. Cook over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes, until the flesh is tender when pierced.
  4. Drain, then heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the pieces for 2 minutes on each side if you'd like a slightly crispy version.

Variations and tips

Simply boiled version. Serve the bananas without frying them, plain and salted, for a milder taste.

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