Bogobe jwa lerotse

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Bogobe jwa lerotse

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Type of porridge eaten in Botswana

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Bogobe jwa lerotse is a type of porridge eaten in Botswana and also a national dish of Botswana, characterized by a delicate flavor imparted by the lerotse melon, a variety of citron melon. Lerotse are visually reminiscent of a typical watermelon and distinguished from other citron melon varieties by their orange-colored flesh. They have a neutral flavor when raw, but it imparts a unique flavor to the dish when cooked.

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