Porridge
Bogobe jwa Ting

Bogobe jwa Ting

Botswana

55Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
10Steps
About

Tangy fermented sorghum porridge, a Tswana staple soured overnight before cooking into a smooth, refreshing bogobe.

Equipment
  • Bowl or jar with cloth
  • Heavy pot
  • Wooden whisk
Ingredients
Sorghum meal (mabele)2 cups
Warm water (for souring)2 cups
Water (for cooking)4 cups
Salt½ tsp
Sugar (optional)to taste

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