Mogodu

Mogodu

Mogodu (moh-GOH-doo)

Tripe Stew

Prep Time 3 hours
📈 Difficulty Hard
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 376 kcal

Beef tripe slow-simmered in a richly spiced tomato and onion sauce until melt-in-your-mouth tender, served over pap or bogobe.

Nutrition & Info

380 kcal per serving
Protein 28.0g
Carbs 12.0g
Fat 24.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

large pot pressure cooker (optional) wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep bowl over pap

Garnishes: chopped parsley

Accompaniments: pap, morogo, bogobe

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil tripe in salted water for 2 hours until tender (or 45 minutes in a pressure cooker).

  2. 2

    Drain. Heat oil in a pot, sauté onions until golden.

  3. 3

    Add garlic, curry powder, and turmeric. Stir 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add tripe, 2 cups water, salt, and pepper. Simmer 30 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve over pap.

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Did You Know?

Mogodu is the go-to hangover cure in Botswana and is sometimes called "the morning-after medicine."

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • large pot
  • pressure cooker (optional)
  • wooden spoon

Garnishing

chopped parsley

Accompaniments

pap, morogo, bogobe

The Story Behind Mogodu

Mogodu reflects the Batswana philosophy of using every part of the animal, born from a cattle-herding culture where waste was unthinkable. This nose-to-tail approach has been practiced for centuries and mogodu remains a beloved weekend treat at homes and shebeens throughout Botswana.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed weekend lunch or celebration meal 📜 Origins: Setswana cattle-herding tradition

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