Celtnet Burundian Recipes and Cookery, Home Page





Welcome to the Celtnet Recipes section for recipes from the East African country of Burundi. Here you will find all the recipes from Burundi on this site all gathered into one place. I have attempted to gather together here as many Burundian recipes as possible. The current collection represents the largest gathering of Burundian recipes into one place on the web today. (Just scroll down for the recipes, they follow the brief introduction to Burundi given below.)

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Burundi and its Cuisine

Burundi, officially: Republika y'u Burundi; République du Burundi; Republic of Burundi is a small country in the Great Lakes region of East Africa. The country gained independence from Belgium on July 1st, 1962 and its capital (and largest city) is Bujumbura. As of mid 2006 Burundi has an estimated population of 8,090,068. Roughly 85% of the population are of Hutu ethnic origin; most of the remaining population are Tutsi, with a minority of Twa (Pygmy), and a few thousand Europeans and South Asians. The largest religion is Roman Catholicism (62%), followed by indigenous beliefs (23%) and a minority of Protestants (5%) and Muslims (10%). The country suffers sporadic attempts at genocide, the worst being in in 1972 where an estimated 250,000 Hutu and moderate Tutsi died. The official languages are Kirundi and French, although Swahili is spoken along the eastern border.

Beans are the staple of Burundian cuisine and the typical carbohydrate sources are beans, plantains, bananas and corn. Like many East African cuisines there is a strong Asian influence on Burundian cookery, including the use of hot spices and the prevalence of Chapatis at meals.



The alphabetical list of recipes from Burundi follows (limited to 100 recipes per page). There are 11 recipes in total:


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Beans and Bananas
     Origin: Burundi
Date and Banana Mix
     Origin: Burundi
Matura and Mahu
     Origin: Burundi
Boko Boko Harees
(Chicken with Bulgur Wheat)
     Origin: Burundi
Ibiharage
(Burundian Fried Beans)
     Origin: Burundi
Pounded Beans
     Origin: Burundi
Burundian Bean Soup
     Origin: Burundi
Ibiharage II
(Fried Beans II)
     Origin: Burundi
Soupe aux Lentilles et Legumes
(Lentil and Bean Soup)
     Origin: Burundi
Burundian Beef and Greens in Peanut Sauce
     Origin: Burundi
Maharggwe
(Vegetables and Beans)
     Origin: Burundi

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Using Chocolate in Cooking

By gwydion | Published 2008-10-25 13:03:03 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 56

Chocolate is a spice processed from the seeds of the cocao tree. It was first used and cultivated almost 3000 years ago and is a mainstay of modern snacks and sweet dishes. But chocolate is a much more versatile ingredient than this and can be used in a whloe range of sweet and savoury dishes. Here you will find recipes for a classic chocolate cake as well as a Mexican stew with chocolate.

Wild Foods — Free Ways to Add Variety to Your Plate

By gwydion | Published 2008-06-16 21:02:00 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 35

Those obsessive about wild foods will source a whole meal from the wild. But this is not the way that it's best to start with or even to keep going with wild foods. It's far better to gather a few fruit, wild greens or mushrooms and to add these to your everyday cookery. This way you get an introduction to the range of wild foods available and you begin to extend your cookery by adding wild ingredients.

The Art Of Blending Tea Flavors

By Jenny Tompsona | Published 2011-12-06 13:38:12 | 2011 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 115

Blending different teas can create great new flavors. Learn more about the process.

Why You Need To Obtain a Coffee Maker

By Byron Dyson | Published 2011-12-14 10:26:29 | 2011 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 114

Everything you need to know about coffee makers.

Lamb Recipes - How to Cook with Lamb

By gwydion | Published 2008-11-23 22:37:18 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 35

Lamb is one of the sweetest an most versatile of the red meats. Typically it is very tender and lends itself to a whole range of cooking methods. Here you are presented with two classic lamb-based recipes.

Smoothies and their Origins

By gwydion | Published 2010-03-23 10:31:45 | 2010 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 35

A smoothie is typically a blend of fruit, fruit juices and ice blended until smooth, often with the addition of a banana to give a thicker consistency. Modern smoothies, however, contain frozen yoghurt as a base constituent. Here you will find out about the history of smoothies as well as seeing two classic smoothie recipes.

K Cups Have Revolutionized Coffee Making

By Jenny Tompsona | Published 2011-12-15 14:46:02 | 2011 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 114

K cups are a quick and easy way to get a fresh cup of coffee. They have many great features.

Cake Decorating Set - Take Cake Decorating Into Your Own Hands

By Byron Dyson | Published 2011-12-02 23:58:40 | 2011 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 114

Everything you want to know about cake decorating sets.

Waffles for Breakfast - The Art of Waffle Cooking

By gwydion | Published 2008-09-30 14:57:04 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 35

This article gives an introduction to the history of that classic breakfast food, the waffle, starting form the Medieval European origins to the invention of the classic American waffle. Recipes for traditional and chiffon waffles are also given as well as some ideas of how to adapt and very these classic recipes.

Making the most of Game - Braising Venison

By gwydion | Published 2008-11-19 18:36:19 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 35

Game is one of the oldest meat types that humans have ever used. However, game animals tend to be very lean and need to be cooked carefully. This article provides some information about game animals and a recipe for cooking venison by braising slowly in dark beer.


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