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Oshifima with Beans

Northern Namibia's stiff pearl-millet porridge, shaped with a wooden spoon.

Prep6 min
Cook30 min
Total36 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving597 kcal
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NamibiaMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Mahangu flour500 g
  • Water1.3 L
  • Bean stew600 ml

Method

  1. CookStir flour into boiling water; beat hard with the oshifima spoon until thick and smooth; shape.
  2. ServeServe with bean stew.

Nutrition per serving

Calories597 kcal
Protein21.8 g
Carbohydrates119.1 g
Fat1.9 g
Fibre11.0 g
Sugar0.9 g
Sodium231 mg
Saturated fat0.4 g
Serving sizeabout 560 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Wheat / gluten.

Quick answers

How long does Oshifima with Beans take to make?

About 36 min in total: 6 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Oshifima with Beans?

About 597 kcal per serving, with 22 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 560 g each.

Which allergens does Oshifima with Beans contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Oshifima with Beans from?

Oshifima with Beans is a main course from Namibia. Northern Namibia's stiff pearl-millet porridge, shaped with a wooden spoon.

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