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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
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Servings 6

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4 steps 20 min prep 130 min cook (check method) 150 min total easy
1
Cook samp and beans
Simmer soaked samp and beans in water until beginning to soften.
simmer 75:00
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.

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When to cook it

Best for family meals, meal prep, and vegetarian mains.. Plan on a easy cook. Allow about 150 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Morogo, seswaa, tomato relish, or sour milk.

Regional lane

Botswana national table. A structured 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.
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Morogo, seswaa, tomato relish, or sour milk.

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