Top 3 Namibian Foods

Meat and pap is the unofficial national dish of Namibia. It consists of pap, a traditional porridge made from ground maize that's usually accompanied by meat, but it can also be eaten with cabbage or fish. In the north of the country, however, pap is usually made from pearl millet, called mahangu. When properly prepared, pap should look like a white gloopy mass without any lumps. Due to the fact that many Namibians only eat one meal per day, meat and pap is often served for dinner.Expand

Veldt is a dense Namibian bread that can be literally translated as bread of the wild. It consists of whole wheat flour, milk, salt, sugar, and warming spices such as cinnamon and ginger. The bread was originally prepared by European settlers who found a way to satiate their hunger with familiar ingredients. The usage of baking powder allows the dough to rise quickly, and it is then placed over a campfire to bake. It is recommended to serve veldt while still hot, preferrably with some butter on the side.Expand

Oshifima is a Namibian staple food prepared daily in order to provide the people with sufficient energy for the day. The porridge is typically made with a combination of mahangu flour and cornmeal boiled in water until the concoction develops a thick texture. Namibians often hollow out the center in a ball of porridge, then place the main course inside the indentation, although it can also be served with different sauces. In Botswana, the same dish is known as putu, while in Lesotho it is known as papa.Expand