Taste Of Botswana: a cultural journey through food

Taste of Botswana was Awarded 'Best African Cookbook of the World' at The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, that took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in November.

Ednah Rosen’s Taste of Botswana presents a collection of recipes that pay tribute to her culinary heritage. It ranges from traditional Setswana meals, to hearty vegan dishes that are common in the Setswana kitchen.

Her seasoned pallet truly honours her rich Setswana culture, passing on much loved recipes that were passed on to her, like the soft, juicy seswaa (a slow cooked pounded meat), Magwinya (a national tea time snack), Koko ya Setswana (free-range chicken) and Phane (also known as mophane worms). Ednah still remains true to her ever evolving creative spirit, adding unique twists to trusted staple dishes, like the Feta Cheese Phaleche and Mosuthwane salad, making this cookbook a mix and match of traditional and new recipes.

Taste of Botswana offers a wide variety of tasty main meals, aromatic soups, salads, freshly baked bread and beverage recipes. The recipes are accompanied by photographs and narratives, capturing intimate close ups of traditional family ceremonies, abundant harvests, mouth watering greens, grains, meats and breads. The images and stories reveal glimpses of the stark relationship between the outdoors, home and the kitchen, both in rural and urban settings.

Taste of Botswana is more than a collection of recipes, it’s also an archive of moments, telling the unique story of a culture through it’s food. For Batswana and enthusiasts of African culture, it’s an appreciation and celebration of a culture; for the international reader it is an introduction to Setswana culture.

A definite must-buy for cooking enthusiasts! This book will provide you with countless hours of cooking enjoyment.