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Oshifima with Chicken

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

Prep6 min
Cook30 min
Total36 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving701 kcal
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NamibiaMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

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

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

Method

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

Nutrition per serving

Calories701 kcal
Protein37.8 g
Carbohydrates95.0 g
Fat16.7 g
Fibre3.4 g
Sugar0.4 g
Sodium125 mg
Saturated fat4.5 g
Serving sizeabout 590 g

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

Allergens

Contains Wheat / gluten. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Oshifima with Chicken take to make?

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

How many calories are in Oshifima with Chicken?

About 701 kcal per serving, with 38 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 590 g each.

Which allergens does Oshifima with Chicken contain?

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

Where is Oshifima with Chicken from?

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

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