AFRICAN CUISINE

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BOTSWANA

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The cuisine of Botswana is unique but also shares some characteristics with other cuisines of Southern Africa. Examples of Setswana food include pap, samp, vetkoek, and mopane worms. A food unique to Botswana is seswaa, salted mashed-up meat. Watermelons are believed to have originated in Botswana

The markets of Botswana are filled with a large variety of foods. Some are grown locally using irrigation and some are imported from neighbouring countries. A large quantity of high-quality beef is raised in Botswana. Lamb, mutton, chicken and other meats are also plentiful. Beef is the most popular meat, followed by goat meat. River fish are also part of Botswana cuisine

SESWAA

Seswaa
Ingredients:

  • 16 oz. stewing beef (chuck roast works well), chopped into 1″ cubes
  • 1 large onion, peeled and rough chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded, and diced small (optional)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour

Directions:
  1. Place the beef, onion, bell pepper (if using) and salt, into a large cooking pot.
  2. Pour in water to a height of 2″ inches above the meat.
  3. Turn burner to medium flame, and cook until the meat is soft – about 2-2½ hours should do it. (Note: Add more water, as needed, when it cooks down, just enough to cover the meat during the last 15-20 minutes so it will cook even further down)
  4. Remove meat from fire and drain; reserve the juices to use for gravy. Remove the bones, if there are any.
  5. Put the meat into a heavy-duty, clean plastic bag, and place bag on a clean wooden board, or clean flat working surface.
  6. Pound the meat with a meat mallet or heavy-duty wooden spoon until it is flaky and flattened.
  7. Put the meat back into the cooking pot and simmer to further reduce the liquid. Add about 1 tablespoon of flour, mixed in well, to further thicken the liquid. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  8. Serve Seswaa with cooked vegetables 
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