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Oshifima with Ombidi

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

Prep7 min
Cook10 min
Total17 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving478 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
  • Ombidi400 g

Method

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

Nutrition per serving

Calories478 kcal
Protein15.4 g
Carbohydrates98.6 g
Fat1.6 g
Fibre5.6 g
Sugar0.8 g
Sodium91 mg
Saturated fat0.3 g
Serving sizeabout 550 g

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

Allergens

Contains Wheat / gluten.

Quick answers

How long does Oshifima with Ombidi take to make?

About 17 min in total: 7 min of preparation and 10 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Oshifima with Ombidi?

About 478 kcal per serving, with 15 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 550 g each.

Which allergens does Oshifima with Ombidi contain?

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

Where is Oshifima with Ombidi from?

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

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