Introduction For most Namibians, access to fresh mussels and other seafood is extremely limited and highly dependent on the ability to self-harvest. Fresh seafood is also very expensive compared to other proteins available in retail stores. Namibia’s lucrative seafood industry exports most local seafood but recreational harvesting is allowed for […]
These orange-flavoured rusks are an example of contemporary rusk-making. Rusks have been around in the southern part of Africa since 1652 when the Dutch arrived at the Cape of Good Hope. Their ship-rations included dried-out bread that is the direct ancestor of contemporary rusks. Home-bakers typically bake large batches of […]
!Nabas or Kalahari-truffles is a quintessential Namibian ingredient from the eastern, Kalahari-part of the country which is where the inspiration for this Chicken and Kalahari-truffle pie comes from. They are only available during April and May after good rains. Here they are used as part of a filling for a […]
This smashed sweet potatoes recipe add a delicious twist to what is already a supreme ingredient. Garlic butter and a handful of parmesan cheese take the humble sweet potato to new heights. Delicious food does not come easier. Boil some sweet potatoes then lightly flatten them with a fork. Pour […]
Introduction Life feels a whole lot better when you wake up to the smell of rusks or “beskuit” in the oven. There is something very comforting to the smell of warm milk, butter, flour and sugar. Just as there is something utterly serene in sitting at a table at dawn […]
This melktert ice cream is an unorthodox way to present the flavours of this iconic dish. Melktert ice cream combines the warm notes of spices with the coldness of the ice cream for something familiar yet unique. Melktert is the Afrikaans word for “milk tart” and consists of a sweet […]
Who does not like shortbread cookies? Originally from Scotland, these cookies have just three ingredients: flour, butter and sugar. These ingredients were considered luxury items and the cookies were reserved only for special occasions. Shortbread is an important part of Scottish culture. In Shetland, for example, it was traditional to […]
These quick jam doughnuts are ideal for whenever the sugar cravings kick. But they have a little story. The German jam doughnut known as the “Berliner” is one of Namibia’s iconic confectionaries. Brought here by early German settlers it is very popular with afternoon coffee or tea. But, the Berliner […]
This fermented chilli sauce is not only very versatile, but it also has a long shelf life. This recipe makes use of this old technique to preserve excess chillies by turning them into a flavourful sauce. Fermentation is a slow process but requires very little time and effort. Very little […]
Skuinskoek is a traditional confectionary that originated in the Namaqualand region in South Africa. It is a deep-fried sweet doughnut-like confectionary flavoured with aniseed. Its name is derived from the angular, diamond-like shape of the doughnut. It is likely that the first skuinskoek was made from left-over mosbolletjie dough. Mosbolletjies […]