Matoke (Steamed and mashed plantains)

This is the first Rwandan dish I'll discuss that is made from bananas or plantains. But you can bet there will be plenty more! Because Rwandans grow a lot of bananas and plantains and have discovered a variety of ways to eat and drink them! Bananas are known as "Igitoki" or "Igitoke" in Rwanda.

Matoke is a popular dish made from East African Highland bananas, a short, starchy banana variety. This can be made in the traditional way known as 'Umunyinjye,' which involves steaming bananas wrapped in their leaves. Alternatively, you can simply boil and mash. When cooked, it resembles potatoes. As a result, it is commonly found in soups, stews, and wraps, as well as as an alternative to potatoes in Rwanda.