8 Must-Try Traditional Dishes of Namibia
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- 17 Mar 2023
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Namibia is a landlocked country located in southern Africa, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Zambia, Angola, Botswana and South Africa. The country is famous for its natural beauty. Some of the popular places to visit include Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon Park, the Namib Desert and the Kalahari Desert.
Half of the population of Namibia is made up of the Ovambo people. The Herero, Himba, and Damara are other ethnic groups in the country.
Most Popular Namibian Dishes
Namibian cuisine is predominantly a reflection of traditional local cooking techniques by the Himba, Herero and San groups. However, dishes introduced during colonial times (by those of German, Afrikaner and British descent) also played a major role in shaping the country’s cuisine.
Some of the common ingredients used in the precolonial period included a wide variety of fruits, nuts, bulbs, leaves and several other foods collected from wild plants or obtained through hunting. Several years later, the use of milk products and meat also became prevalent in the country’s cuisine.
So without further ado, here are the absolute must-try traditional dishes of Namibia along with recipes to try for yourself.
Meat Skewers
Meat skewers are an extremely popular street food snack prepared using different types of meats including beef, crocodile, antelope, zebra, giraffe, lamb and ostrich. One can easily find meat skewers being served at a wide variety of food stalls throughout the country.
During its cooking, peanut butter, lemon, red chili, salt, pepper and coconut milk, among other ingredients are added to improve the flavor. Read More…
