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Nutritional Values
520kcal
15gProtein
95gCarbs
10gFat
5gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Bogobe jwa Lerotse
How to order / say it
Say it
Bogobe jwa Lerotse — [bo-go-bay jah leh-roh-tsay]
Order
Could I have Bogobe jwa Lerotse?
Locally
Ke kopa Bogobe jwa Lerotse?
Say locally
Maize meal porridge infused with lerotse melon.
Why try it?
This dish captures Botswanan heritage by combining local produce in a comforting, familiar way cherished by families across Gaborone.
How it tastes
The porridge has a creamy texture with a slight natural sweetness from the lerotse melon, complementing the maize meal's mild flavor.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Introduced in the early 20th century, Bogobe jwa Lerotse showcases the use of local, seasonal ingredients in everyday Botswanan cuisine.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lerotse melon
- 🌾 300 g maize meal
- 1.5 L water
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🥛 100 ml milk
- 🍯 2 tbsp sugar
Method
- 1 Peel and grate lerotse melon.
- 2 Boil water, add maize meal and grated melon.
- 3 Stir in salt, milk, and sugar; simmer until thick.
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