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Meagan McAuliffe
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Seswaa

Cultural Context

Seswaa is a traditional dish from Botswana, often enjoyed during celebrations and communal gatherings. It showcases the country's culinary heritage, emphasizing slow-cooked meat that is tender and flavorful. Today, Seswaa is cherished not only in Botswana but also in neighboring countries, reflecting the shared cultural practices of Southern Africa.

BWBWmain
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons yeast
1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb beef
1 medium onion
to taste hot sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Cut down the original recipe from four or five kilograms to a smaller amount.

2

In a big bowl, add warm water, sugar, and salt.

3

Add a tablespoon of flour, baking powder, and yeast to the warm water mixture.

4

Let the dough rise for about an hour.

5

While the dough is rising, prepare the sis wah by browning the meat.

6

Cook the sis wah in a Dutch oven instead of over an open fire.

7

Heat a griddle for cooking the papayas.

8

Use flour on hands to shape the dough for the papayas.

9

Check the meat in the oven; it should boil off most of the water.

10

Adjust cooking to prevent burning in the pan.

11

Taste the sis wah and enjoy it with or without hot sauce.

Equipment Needed

large pot

Dietary

pescatarian

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