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Seswaa

Botswana's national dish: beef boiled for hours then pounded into salty shreds.

Prep8 min
Cook3 h
Total3 h 8 min
Serves8
DifficultyMedium
Per serving308 kcal
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BotswanaMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Beef brisket and shin on the bone2 kg
  • Water2 L
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Onion (optional)1

Method

  1. BoilPut the meat on the bone in a heavy three-legged pot with water and salt.
  2. CookSimmer 3 hours until falling off the bone, topping up water.
  3. PoundRemove bones and pound the meat with a wooden spoon until shredded; let it absorb the broth.
  4. ServeServe hot.

Nutrition per serving

Calories308 kcal
Protein28.7 g
Carbohydrates1.7 g
Fat21.0 g
Fibre0.3 g
Sugar0.8 g
Sodium695 mg
Saturated fat8.2 g
Serving sizeabout 330 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Seswaa take to make?

About 3 h 8 min in total: 8 min of preparation and 3 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Seswaa?

About 308 kcal per serving, with 29 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 330 g each.

Which allergens does Seswaa contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Seswaa from?

Seswaa is a main course from Botswana. Botswana's national dish: beef boiled for hours then pounded into salty shreds.

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