Seswaa Botswana Recipe | Ostrich Masala Stew

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is cost-effective.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, yams are often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Thyme can mimic the aromatic qualities of bay leaves.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add beef pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder; stir to coat the meat.

Pour in enough water to cover the beef, add bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until beef is tender.

Remove beef and shred it using two forks, discarding any bones.

Return shredded beef to the pot, add chopped potatoes, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Stir in fresh cilantro and lemon juice before serving.

Serve hot with traditional pap or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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