Akarubi (Rwandan grilled bananas)
A traditional Rwandan dessert, grilled bananas are caramelized to perfection, resulting in a sweet and smoky flavor.
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Akarubi is a popular Rwandan dessert, made with grilled bananas. This simple yet delicious dish is very popular among Rwandans and visitors alike. The grilled bananas are cooked to perfection, resulting in a sweet and smoky flavor that is irresistible.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time8 min
- Total18 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories161 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodbarbecue
- Estimated cost$1.49 $0.37 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
people
- $0.90
- $0.28
- $0.06
- $0.25
Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and grease it with butter or oil.
- Place the peeled bananas on the grill. ≈ 3 min
- Cook them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until they are lightly browned and tender.
- Transfer them to a serving dish. ≈ 2 min
- If you like, you can sprinkle them with cinnamon. ≈ 2 min
- Serve warm, as a dessert or snack, and drizzle with honey if desired. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Akarubi (Rwandan grilled bananas)
- 400 g of peeled banana blackberries$0.90
- 2 tablespoons of butter or vegetable oil$0.28
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)$0.06
- 1 tablespoon of honey (optional)$0.25
Total$1.49
that's $0.37 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 161 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.1 g |
| Sugars | 19.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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