1
Cook samp and beans
Simmer soaked samp and beans in water until beginning to soften.
simmer
75:00
Botswana | Main dish
Dikgobe
Botswana samp, beans, and peanuts cooked together into a hearty grain-and-legume dish.
Country
Botswana
Region
Southern Africa
Time
150 min
Serves
6
Level
easy
Recipe overview
What to know before you cook
Dikgobe is a Botswana staple of samp, beans, and often peanuts, cooked until filling and tender. It is practical, protein-rich, and built for sharing.
What the dish tastes like
Botswana samp, beans, and peanuts cooked together into a hearty grain-and-legume dish.
When to cook it
Best for Best for family meals, meal prep, and vegetarian mains., with a easy cooking level and about 150 minutes total.
What to serve alongside it
Morogo, seswaa, tomato relish, or sour milk.
Regional lane
Botswana national table. A verified Botswana dish in the AfroKitchen archive.
Chef watch-outs
- Rushing the base before the raw edge has cooked out.
- Adding all seasoning early and forgetting to adjust at the end.
- Cooking on heat that is too high once the dish should be steaming or simmering.
How you know it is ready
- The aroma should smell rounded rather than raw or sharp.
- Oil, sauce, broth, or steam should look settled and deliberate.
- The final texture should match the dish style before you plate it.
Recipe photos
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Chef board
Build the table around Dikgobe
Morogo, seswaa, tomato relish, or sour milk.
Best route from here
Botswana national table
Collections to keep cooking
How to cook it
Step-by-step method
Keep the rhythm calm, watch the texture, and adjust seasoning at the end.
4 steps
150 min total
easy
2
Add peanuts
Add peanuts and continue cooking until everything is tender.
peanuts
40:00
3
Season
Add salt and cook until thick and creamy.
season
10:00
4
Rest
Rest briefly before serving so the grains settle.
rest
05:00
Some versions use cowpeas, sugar beans, or peanuts, and the final texture can be loose or thick.