Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) or mahangu as it is locally known, is the most widely grown millet variety globally and Namibia’s most important staple food. It is the world’s sixth most important crop. It is especially important in the semiarid tropics of Asia and Africa where the crop is preferred […]
Vermicelli with mixed mushrooms is a quick and easy dish to put together. Make sure you use only the best mushrooms. This is ideal as a quick lunch dish or as a main course for a family meal. For a true Namibian taste experience, substitute the mixed mushrooms with Omajova […]
Olive and rosemary flavoured bread baked in a cast iron pot is a favourite part of Sunday’s lazy lunch. It is synonymous with the iconic braai and braaivleis and there are as many versions of this bread as there are home bakers. Make sure you have plenty of butter, home-made […]
Polenta with mushrooms and herbs is another recipe aimed at elevating the Namibian staple, “pap”. One can use white maize flour if that is all that’s available, and any mushrooms will do, even tinned ones if you are on a camping trip chasing the next big sunset. If it is […]
Maguni fruit from north-eastern Namibia. Also known as the Monkey Orange.
Sautéed oryx liver is a classic hunter’s lunch. Liver is considered a special delicacy just about everywhere in Namibia. Whether it is grilled over glowing embers or fried in a pan, liver should not be over-cooked or else it will be struggle to eat. This very simple recipe is ideal […]
Who does not like crayfish bisque? Namibian Crayfish or West Coast rock lobsters (Jasus lalandii) is indigenous to Namibia and the West coast of southern Africa. It is a highly sought after ingredient. Most of the national catch is exported, therefore it is a difficult ingredient to source. Recreational harvesting […]
Pan-fried oryx steak is another easy to cook classic Namibian dish. Namibians consume oryx meat on a regular basis. In fact, it is the most common type of venison and is widely available throughout the country and can be found on most restaurant menus during the winter when it is […]
Lamb shank pie is real farmers food. It is the Namibian equivalent of shepherd’s pie. The southern regions of Namibia produce world class lamb and mutton and it is common practise for many Namibians to buy their lamb and mutton directly from farmers. Lamb shanks are delicious when cooked until […]
Marathon chicken is an iconic Namibian dish. It originated among the Oshiwambo people of north-central Namibia. But it is not known if this was originally a rural or urban dish. Most probably, it is the latter, because it is served with a tomato and onion sauce. All these ingredients were […]