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Traditional Botswana dish with chicken stew. #Mosutlhane🤩 #enjoy

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Mosutlhane

Cultural Context

Mosutlhane, a traditional dish from Botswana, is a hearty porridge made from sorghum flour. It reflects the agricultural practices of the region, where sorghum is a staple crop. Often enjoyed for breakfast or as a side dish, it embodies the essence of comfort food in many households. Today, variations exist across Southern Africa, with some incorporating different flavors or serving styles, making it a beloved dish in various cultures.

BotswanaBWother
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup musutani (sorghum)
water
salt
oil
green pepper
onion
potato
tomato
chicken

sorghum flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: maize flour

Whole grain flour increases fiber content while maize flour is often more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and can be cheaper than dairy milk.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats while margarine is usually less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

1

Wash 1 cup of musutani (sorghum) in water.

2

Put the washed musutani in a pot and cover it with water.

3

Cook on high heat until it starts to boil, then reduce heat to low and cover partially to let it slow cook.

4

Brown the chicken in oil with a little salt in a separate pot.

5

Remove the chicken after browning and set aside.

6

Add chopped vegetables (green pepper, onion, potato, tomato) to the pot and cook them.

7

Return the browned chicken to the pot with the vegetables and let it simmer without adding water.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstirring

Equipment Needed

potstove

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Sorghum PorridgeSorghum Mash

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