Botswanan Bogobe

Botswanan Bogobe Slap Pap Recipe

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Botswanan Bogobe – also called “slap-pap” – is a national favorite mealtime staple in the African country of Botswana. The word roughly translates to “stiff porridge” and slap-pap is just that – stiff, and rather mild tasting. But it is nevertheless a remarkably tasty accompaniment to main entrees. Bogobe serves as a lighter taste and varying texture to go along with the meats, soups, stews, and vegetable dishes found in Botswana cuisine.

Botswanan Bogobe

Botswanan Bogobe with Seswaa (Photo Attributed to author: Kalanga)

Its full name is “Bogobe jwa lerotse”, and it has a marvelously subtle flavor provided by the lerotse melon ingredient.
Lerotse melon appears almost identical as the common watermelon, but it has orange flesh, and is not at all sweet. Eaten raw, the taste is reminiscent of cucumber. However, when cooked, it gives the bogobe its unmistakably unique flavor.

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Vongole Italiane in Salsa di Pomodoro

Vongole Italiane in Salsa di Pomodoro

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Vongole Italiane in Salsa di Pomodoro (Italian Clams in Tomato Sauce) is a classic Italian seafood dish. Be sure and get good, fresh clams – they will make or break this dish that is exquisite when prepared properly. Once prepared, serve it over any of your favorite pastas, for a real culinary treat!

Vongole Italiane in Salsa di Pomodoro

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