Originated from South Africa, a dish prepared in a large, black three-legged cast iron pot that is placed on an open fire. Ingredients in this pot can be meat-based or chicken-based with vegetables. Some vegetarians might enjoy their plain vegetable pot. This meal usually takes about 3-4 hours; but with good company around the open fire, the wait is over before you know it and definitely worth the while.
Read more.....
http://www.food24.com/News-and-Guides/Features/Top-7-potjie-recipes-20110908
Emphasizing more on traditional food but my main interest will deeply focus on balance diet and exploration of culture through Food.
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Sunday, 11 May 2014
KAPANA
Food plays a very big part in all cultures in the world and for Namibia it is no exception. However it is bit more complicated when it comes to Namibia; as it hosts eleven different ethnic groups; hence one particular dish cannot be singled out ; rather the most favored and dishes with influence from countries like South Africa.
This local delicacy is like a street snack and is one of the best food.It is red meat barbecued in the open-air and sold at the market in Namibia's township. Some might say but is that not like 'braaivleis'( barbecue) because this is prepared in a different matter, men from the townships take the time everyday cut meat into small pieces and serves it with peppers, onions,chillies and sauces. If you want to experience a real African-Food Delight, try Kapana.......!!!!
Saturday, 26 April 2014
MARULA OIL
Marula oil is extracted from the kernels (nuts) of the Marura tree , from the Anacardiaceae family. Marula oil is traditionally used in in food as cooking oil and as a meat preservative and to treat leather. Marula oil contains a large proportion of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and natural antioxidant which make the oil very stable. Traditionally we eat kernels cream as it taste nice. Back home at Namibia make our traditional oil called ondjove for our vambu chicken.
Sunday, 20 April 2014
BOEREWORS
The name is derived
from the Afrikaans words boer ("farmer") and wors ("sausage"). Boerewors must contain
at least 90 percent meat - always containing beef, as well as lamb or pork or a
mixture of lamb and pork. The other 10% is made up of spices and other
ingredients. Not more than 30% of the meat content may be fat. Boerewors may
not contain any “mechanically recovered” meat, this is meat derived through a
process where meat and bone are mechanically separated. Boerewors so
rich in protein.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boerewors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvwdo8bJ2qU
Sunday, 6 April 2014
TRADITIONAL SOUTH AFRICAN BILTONG....
Biltong is a
variety of cured meat that was originated in South Africa. Various types of meat are used to produce it, ranging
from beef and game meats to fillets of ostrich from commercial farms. It is typically made from raw fillets of meat cut into strips following the grain of the muscle,
or flat pieces sliced across the grain. It is similar to beef jerky in that they are both spiced, dried meats. The typical
ingredients, taste and production processes differ, the main difference being
that biltong is usually thicker (from cuts up to 1" (25 mm) thick),
while jerky is rarely more than 1/8" (3 mm) thick. Also, biltong does
not have a sweet taste but obviously it taste sour and nice. Biltong is so rich
in protein and good for a healthy balance diet...
Sunday, 30 March 2014
OSHINGALI (BLACK-EYED PEAS).....
Oshingali is the most best oshiwambo traditional food in Northern part of Namibia which is actually made out of dry beans. Its very rich in protein and carbohydrate. Its look disgusting but very delicious and tasty.
Oshingali (Namibia) RECIPES | |
OSHINGALI (BLACK-EYED PEAS) | |
INGREDIENTS | |
4 cup | fresh black-eyed peas |
1 tsp | salt |
1 | chili pepper, crushed or 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper |
METHODS | |
Soak fresh peas in cold water for about 5 minutes to soften. Using both | |
hands, rub and gently squeeze the peas as they continue to soak. This | |
process will gradually loosen the skins, which will float to the top and | |
should be skimmed off and discarded. | |
Drain and rinse the peas, add salt and hot pepper, and cover with clean | |
water. Boil until tender. Serve, along with the cooking water, over Oshifima | |
or another stiff porridge. | |
Serves 4. | |
country : Namibia | |
course : vegan dish | |
source : The Africa News Cookbook : African Cooking for Western Kitchens / | |
edited by Tami Hultman | |
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Sunday, 23 March 2014
Ambasha Ethiopian traditional bread...!!!
This bread is most popular in the northern part of Ethiopia but is enjoyed all over the country. It is more of a pizza type of bread in size and shape.Rich in carbohydrate and Often people will add orange juice or another citrus to flavour it. This bread needs less water than for example Mulmul and really has to kneaded well.
Sunday, 16 March 2014
AFRICAN CHICKEN STEW....!!!!!
Sunday, 9 March 2014
Top 5 Best ever Namibian vambu traditional Foods......!!!!!
Choose what you like the most and give the reason why....
1]Oshifima(Mahangu porridge)
2]Ombidi(spinach)
3]Vambu chicken
4 Ondjove (olive oil)
5 Oshingali( soup made out of beans)
1]Oshifima(Mahangu porridge)
2]Ombidi(spinach)
3]Vambu chicken
4 Ondjove (olive oil)
5 Oshingali( soup made out of beans)
Sunday, 2 March 2014
Mopane Worms....!!!!!!
Bright and colourful mopane worms are collected after the summer rains in Namibia, they dried and distributed around the country where they are sold at local markets.
They are first cooked with water and salt to rehydrate them and after fried with tomatoes and onions to create a hearty and healthy dish. The taste has been linked to that of a chicken and dried fish.
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Mahangu Porridge....!!!!!
The best ever traditional food in northern part of Namibia , rich in protein. Mahangu is aunthentic and commonly ingredients for making mahangu porridge whereby you pound mahangu and prepare porridge. We normally call it Oshifima.....
Sunday, 23 February 2014
Welcome>.... Welcome!!!!!!
A warm welcome to Seveliah blog world!!!!!!!!
If more of us valued food, cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.For the love of food lets unite and talk about African Food. I am unique,friendly, loving, interesting person ever in the whole world.More than welcome to like, share and comment to everything I am going to post here......
If more of us valued food, cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.For the love of food lets unite and talk about African Food. I am unique,friendly, loving, interesting person ever in the whole world.More than welcome to like, share and comment to everything I am going to post here......
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