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Oshifima with Fish

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

Prep6 min
Cook10 min
Total16 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving626 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
  • Fish4

Method

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

Nutrition per serving

Calories626 kcal
Protein48.5 g
Carbohydrates95.0 g
Fat4.0 g
Fibre3.4 g
Sugar0.4 g
Sodium138 mg
Saturated fat0.8 g
Serving sizeabout 630 g

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

Allergens

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

Quick answers

How long does Oshifima with Fish take to make?

About 16 min in total: 6 min of preparation and 10 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Oshifima with Fish?

About 626 kcal per serving, with 48 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 630 g each.

Which allergens does Oshifima with Fish contain?

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

Where is Oshifima with Fish from?

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

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