I Tried Burundi's Most LOVED Dish (ISOMBE)!!! Bunjumbura's Favorite Dish

cassava leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more accessible and offers similar nutrients.

ground peanuts

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free alternative.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and easy to find.

Sort the cassava leaves to remove small stems.

Cut the cassava leaves into small chewable pieces using a machine.

Pound the leaves in a mortar if not using a machine.

Add green pepper and eggplant to the mixture.

Wash hands before handling food.

Chop garlic and add it to the mixture.

Add bones (meat with bones) to the pot.

Season with salt to taste.

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