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Uruhimbi: Rwanda's gastronomy and culinary arts

A taste of its unique cuisine and culture













Dieng Sow, C. and Kabano, S. 2025. Uruhimbi: Rwanda's gastronomy and culinary arts. A taste of its unique cuisine and culture. Kigali, FAO and RAI. 




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