Seswaa (as the dish is called in the north of Botswana) or loswao (as the dish is called in the south of the country and western South Africa) is a traditional meat dish of
Botswana, made of
beef or
goat meat. It is prepared using leftover cuts or tough cuts such as legs, neck and back. The dish is normally prepared for ceremonies such as funerals, weddings and national events such as independence celebrations.[1] The meat is boiled until tender in a pot, with "just enough salt",[2] and pounded.[3][4] It is often served with
pap (maize meal), setampa (
samp, ground corn) or mabele (
sorghum).[4][5][6]