Second Spin, Country 96: Lesotho [International Food]

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork can be less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often cheaper.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and often less expensive.

Season the beef with salt and pepper.

Place the beef in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with water.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Lower the heat to a low simmer, cover, and let simmer for 3.5 hours until tender.

Uncover and remove the meat from the bones if any.

Cut the meat into portions, pound it, and shred it with forks until it resembles a stringy mince.

Heat the canola oil in a pot and sauté the onions until transparent, about 4 minutes.

Add the pounded meat and the beef stock to the pot and simmer gently until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.

In another saucepan, place the spinach, spring onions, potatoes, and enough water to cover.

Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until cooked.

Remove from heat and drain the excess liquid.

Stir in the butter and peanut butter if using, and mix well.

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Plate servings of the morogo and potatoes alongside or over the top of the pounded meat and serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

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