How to cook seswaa | Modern version | Botswana Traditional recipes

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken provides a leaner option, while pork is often less expensive.

maize meal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while rice flour is more affordable.

Boil beef in water with bay leaves until tender, about 2-3 hours.

Remove beef and shred it, reserving the cooking liquid.

Sauté onions and garlic in a pot until translucent.

Add shredded beef to the pot and mix well.

Pour in reserved cooking liquid and simmer for 20 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil for pap.

Gradually stir in maize meal, whisking to avoid lumps.

Cook pap over low heat, stirring frequently until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

In another pan, sauté morogo until wilted, about 5 minutes.

Serve the seswaa alongside the morogo and pap.

Cooking Techniques

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