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Oshifima

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

Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Total15 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving455 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

Method

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

Nutrition per serving

Calories455 kcal
Protein12.5 g
Carbohydrates95.0 g
Fat1.2 g
Fibre3.4 g
Sugar0.4 g
Sodium12 mg
Saturated fat0.2 g
Serving sizeabout 450 g

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

Allergens

Contains Wheat / gluten.

Quick answers

How long does Oshifima take to make?

About 15 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 10 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Oshifima?

About 455 kcal per serving, with 12 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 450 g each.

Which allergens does Oshifima contain?

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

Where is Oshifima from?

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

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