Wednesday 21 May 2014

AFRICAN POTJIE KOS

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

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
cup fresh black-eyed peas
tsp salt
 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....!!!!!

Chicken is the most common type of poultry in the world. Chicken is a major world wide source of meat and egg for human consumption. So rich in protein. Check out this video and try out this recipe  and improve your kitchen taste for best cooking method ....!!!!

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)

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......