🇧🇼 Botswanan Cuisine

Serobe

Intestines and Tripe

Prep Time 4 hours
Servings 6
Difficulty Hard
Calories 356 kcal

Beef or goat intestines and tripe slow-cooked until tender, a traditional Setswana offal dish served at celebrations and weekend gatherings.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Thoroughly clean intestines and tripe, washing multiple times with salt and lemon.
  2. 2 Cut into manageable pieces and place in a large pot with water.
  3. 3 Add onion, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 3-4 hours until very tender.
  5. 5 Drain, cut into bite-sized pieces, and serve warm.

Did You Know?

Preparing serobe is a communal activity — extended family members gather to clean, cook, and share the dish, turning cooking into a social event.