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Akarubi (Rwandan Grilled Banana)

Akarubi is a popular Rwandan dessert made with grilled bananas. This simple yet delicious dish is a favorite among Rwandans and visitors alike. Grilled bananas are caramelized to perfection, resulting in a sweet and smoky flavor that is irresistible.

Source and licence

"Akarubi (Rwandan Grilled Banana)" from the Wikibooks Cookbook (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Akarubi_(Rwandan_Grilled_Banana), revision 4630205), by its contributors (https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Cookbook:Akarubi_(Rwandan_Grilled_Banana)&action=history), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).

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Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Place the peeled bananas directly on the grill grates or grill pan.
  3. Grill the bananas for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they are lightly charred and softened.
  4. Remove the grilled bananas from the heat and transfer them to a serving plate.
  5. Optionally, sprinkle the grilled bananas with cinnamon for added flavor.
  6. Serve hot as a dessert or snack. If desired, drizzle the grilled bananas with honey or maple syrup for additional sweetness.