Bogobe (Botswanan Sorghum Porridge)

Ingredients

• 2 cups sorghum meal
• 6 cups water
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup sour milk or maas (optional, for bogobe ba lerotse)

Instructions

1. 1Mix a cup of the sorghum meal with a cup of cold water to make a slurry.
2. 2Bring the remaining water to a boil with a pinch of salt.
3. 3Stir the slurry into the boiling water, whisking to avoid lumps.
4. 4Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 30-35 minutes, gradually adding the remaining sorghum meal until thick and smooth.
5. 5If making the soured version, stir in sour milk once the porridge has cooled slightly.
6. 6Serve warm as a breakfast porridge or alongside a meat stew.

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