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Cuisine de Lesotho

Africa · Southern Africa

33 recettes

Plats signature de Lesotho

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Lesotho·Medium·50 minutes + 24 hours fermentation

Fatoo

Fatoo is a hearty and nutritious porridge made from fermented sorghum, a staple grain in Lesotho. It has a slightly tangy flavor due to fermentation and is often enjoyed for breakfast or as a filling meal. It can be served plain or with added sugar.

Lesotho·Medium·3 hours 30 minutes

Lekhoaba la Kgomo

A rich and hearty oxtail stew, slow-cooked to tender perfection with aromatic vegetables and a savory broth. This dish is a comforting and flavorful representation of Sesotho cuisine, often enjoyed during gatherings.

Lesotho·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Koko ea Khoho

A comforting and flavorful chicken stew, Koko ea Khoho is a staple in Lesotho. Whole chicken pieces are simmered with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and a blend of spices, creating a rich sauce that is often served over pap (maize porridge).

Lesotho·Easy·1 hour 25 minutes

Liqeberebere ya Moroko

A vibrant and flavorful vegetarian stew featuring a medley of greens (moroko) and beans, seasoned with aromatic spices for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Lesotho·Easy·40 minutes

Setjetsa

A comforting and slightly sweet porridge made from pumpkin and maize meal, often served as a side dish or a light main. It's a simple yet flavorful dish that highlights the use of staple ingredients in Sesotho cuisine.

Lesotho·Medium·3 hours 30 minutes

Thopi ea Khomo

A unique and hearty stew combining tender beef with the subtle sweetness of melon, thickened with sorghum or maize meal. This dish showcases the resourceful use of ingredients in Lesotho, often prepared for communal meals.

Lesotho·Medium·2 hours 50 minutes

Mogata ya Kgomo

A hearty and uniquely flavored stew where tender beef is slow-cooked with the subtle sweetness of melon, creating a comforting and savory dish.

Lesotho·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Sesotho Morogo wa Dinawa

A hearty and nutritious stew made with a combination of leafy greens (morogo), beans (dinawa), and often enriched with pumpkin or other vegetables. It's a staple dish that highlights the agricultural bounty of Lesotho.

Lesotho·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Sesotho Lamb Stew with Sorghum

A hearty and warming stew made with tender lamb, root vegetables, and enriched with the nutty flavor of sorghum. This dish is a testament to the agricultural heritage of Lesotho, utilizing staple ingredients in a deeply satisfying meal.

Lesotho·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Sesotho Wild Spinach and Peanut Stew

A flavorful and nutrient-rich stew featuring wild spinach (or a suitable substitute like spinach or kale) cooked with peanut butter and often enhanced with smoked fish or other proteins. This dish highlights the use of local greens and the popular addition of peanuts in Southern African cuisine.

Lesotho·Easy·35 minutes

Makoenya

Makoenya are a popular Lesotho treat, similar to doughnuts, made from a simple dough of flour, sugar, yeast, and water, then deep-fried until golden brown. They are often enjoyed plain or dusted with cinnamon sugar.

Lesotho·Easy·45 minutes

Moroko

Moroko is a comforting and nutritious dish from Lesotho, often prepared as a mash. It typically combines leafy greens (like spinach or kale) with potatoes, creating a flavorful and wholesome side dish or a light main. This preparation highlights the Basotho appreciation for simple, earthy flavors.

Lesotho·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Sesotho Pumpkin and Bean Stew

A hearty and nutritious stew made with pumpkin, beans, and sorghum, showcasing the staple ingredients of Basotho cuisine. This dish is often served as a comforting meal, especially during cooler months.

Lesotho·Easy·2 hours 20 minutes

Lesotho Sorghum and Bean Porridge

A nutritious and filling porridge made from sorghum and beans, often enhanced with cracked wheat for a creamy texture. This dish is a staple in Lesotho, providing sustained energy and essential nutrients.

Lesotho·Easy·1 hour 50 minutes

Sesotho Bean and Pumpkin Stew

A flavorful vegetarian stew featuring tender beans and sweet pumpkin, simmered with aromatic spices. This dish is both nourishing and satisfying, often prepared in larger batches.

Lesotho·Easy·45 minutes

Makoenya

Makoenya are a traditional Lesotho treat, similar to doughnuts. They are made from a simple dough, deep-fried until golden brown, and often dusted with sugar or served plain. They are a popular street food and a sweet indulgence.

Lesotho·Medium·2 hours 25 minutes

Sesotho Lamb and Sorghum Stew

A hearty and nourishing stew combining tender lamb with the earthy flavors of sorghum, vegetables, and aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting staple, perfect for cooler weather.

Lesotho·Medium·3 hours 25 minutes

Sesotho Koko ya Kgomo

A rich and flavorful beef stew, 'Koko ya Kgomo' translates to 'cow's porridge' or 'cow's meal', referring to a hearty dish made with beef. It's often slow-cooked to tender perfection and seasoned with aromatic spices.

Lesotho·Medium·3 hours 50 minutes

Maoiso a Khomo

A simple yet flavorful dish of slow-braised beef, characterized by its tender texture and the sweetness of caramelized onions. Often served as a celebratory meal or a comforting dish during colder months.

Lesotho·Medium·2 hours 25 minutes

Pitsa ya Nama

Pitsa ya Nama is a hearty meat stew, often made with beef or goat, slow-cooked with vegetables and seasoned with aromatic spices. It's a comforting dish that reflects the importance of meat in celebratory meals and gatherings in Lesotho.

Lesotho·Easy·35 minutes

Tamati

Tamati is a simple yet flavorful stew made from tomatoes and carrots, often served as a side dish with papa (maize porridge) or rice. It's a testament to how basic ingredients can create a delicious and comforting meal.

Lesotho·Medium·1 hour

Sesotho Pumpkin Seed and Greens Stew

A hearty and nutritious vegetarian stew made with ground pumpkin seeds, a variety of leafy greens, and aromatic spices. This dish highlights the use of indigenous ingredients and is a staple in many Basotho households, often served with pap.

Lesotho·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Lesotho Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew

A hearty and warming stew featuring tender lamb and a medley of root vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection. This dish embodies the comforting and nourishing aspects of Basotho cuisine, perfect for colder weather.

Lesotho·Easy·1 hour 50 minutes

Monaheng Moru

Monaheng Moru is a flavorful and nutritious dish made from a combination of sorghum, beans, and leafy greens, often with the addition of pumpkin or other vegetables. It's a staple that showcases the agricultural bounty of Lesotho and provides sustained energy.

Lesotho·Hard·3.5-4.5 hours

Mogodu

Mogodu is a traditional and hearty tripe stew, often prepared for special occasions and gatherings. It features tender pieces of tripe slow-cooked with aromatics and spices, resulting in a rich, savory flavor. This dish is a testament to the Basotho culture's resourcefulness, utilizing all parts of an animal.

Lesotho·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Likhetso

Likhetso is a hearty and nutritious traditional stew from Lesotho, typically made with beans, pumpkin, and sorghum. It's a staple, especially in rural areas, providing sustained energy due to its protein and carbohydrate content. This vegetarian dish is often prepared in large quantities and served during family meals or special occasions.

Lesotho·Medium·3 hours

Motjoli Pap with Beef Stew

A hearty and comforting dish featuring a thick maize meal porridge (pap) served with a rich, slow-cooked beef stew, a staple in Basotho households.

Lesotho·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Sorghum and Peanut Cake

A unique and flavorful cake made with sorghum flour, ground peanuts, and a hint of sweetness. This cake offers a taste of traditional Basotho baking, often enjoyed with tea or coffee.

Lesotho·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Sesotho Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a savory broth with fluffy, steamed dumplings, a popular home-style meal.

Lesotho·Easy·40 minutes

Sesotho Mushrooms with Pap

A hearty and flavorful dish featuring pan-fried mushrooms seasoned with traditional spices, served alongside soft maize meal porridge (pap). This dish highlights the use of readily available ingredients and is a comforting staple.

Lesotho·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Sesotho Pap le Nama ya Kgomo

A staple dish in Lesotho, this recipe features a thick maize meal porridge (pap) served with a savory beef stew, showcasing the heartiness of Basotho cuisine.

Lesotho·Medium·3 hours 30 minutes

Lekhotloane (Bashed Beef) with Morogo-studded Potatoes

Lekhotloane is a traditional Basotho dish of tender, slow-cooked beef that is then pounded or 'bashed' until tender and stringy. It's typically served with mashed potatoes that are enriched with morogo, a generic term for wild edible greens found in Lesotho, which add a unique earthy flavor and nutritional boost. This dish is often reserved for special occasions due to beef being a luxury.

Lesotho·Easy·24 hours 40 minutes

Motoho

Motoho is a traditional and staple Basotho porridge made from fermented sorghum. It has a distinctive slightly sour taste due to the fermentation process, and can be enjoyed as a breakfast dish or a refreshing drink. It's a highly nutritious and energy-giving food, reflecting the importance of sorghum in Lesotho's agricultural heritage.

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