Seswaa, via Wikimedia Commons
Stew
Seswaa

Seswaa

Botswana

160Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

Botswana's national dish — beef or goat slow-boiled with nothing but salt until it collapses, then pounded into a rich, savoury shredded meat for feasts and family meals.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot with lid
  • Wooden pounder or sturdy spoon
  • Fork
Ingredients
Beef or goat, on the bone1.5 kg
Onion, halved1
Salt2 tsp
Black peppercorns (optional)½ tsp
Waterto cover

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