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Exploring Namibia's Cuisine: Tips and Warnings

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  Source: Discover Africa Namibia is a country rich in culinary traditions, with a diverse range of dishes and flavours to explore. For foreigners looking to experience Namibia's culinary heritage, here are some tips to help you make the most of your culinary adventure. Tips for Experiencing Namibia's Culinary Heritage Source: Gondwana Collection Try local dishes: Namibia offers a variety of traditional dishes, such as kapana (grilled meat), oshifima (maize porridge), and potjiekos (stew cooked in a cast-iron pot). Be sure to sample these dishes to experience the true flavours of Namibia. I covered most of these in my first blog, Namibian Delights Part 1 . Visit local markets: Explore local markets and food stalls to sample authentic Namibian street food and interact with local vendors. This is a great way to immerse yourself in Namibia's food culture and discover new flavours. I will be sure to make a blog about which markets and food stalls to explore, be sure to watch
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The Art of Biltong

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The Art of Biltong: A Namibian Culinary Delight What is Biltong? Biltong is a beloved Namibian snack that has gained popularity worldwide for its savoury flavour and chewy texture. Biltong is a type of dried and cured meat that is popular in Namibia and other Southern African countries. Made from dried and spiced meat, biltong is a staple in Namibian cuisine and is enjoyed on its own as a snack or added to dishes for an extra burst of flavour. Biltong vs Beef Jerky, What's the difference For a very long time, I thought that Biltong was also Beef Jerky. This was because I understood the concept of different regions having different types of English. For instance, in Southern Africa there is a vehicle which we call a 'bakkie' but in the Northern American region, it is called a pick-up truck, so that's what I started calling it. And because I have this habit of sometimes not using our regional English, I instead called Biltong Beef Jerky. Boy was I wrong. I came across a f
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Namibian Delights Part II

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Brews: Namibian Beer Namibia boasts a thriving beer culture, with locally brewed beers like Windhoek Lager and Tafel Lager being popular choices in Namibia by the largest beer producer in Namibia called Namibia Breweries. Now I know that these beers are not 'traditional drinks' per se, but they have been part of Namibia's history for a very long time and the they are made has relatively been the same with only technology changing, so why not include them in this list. These beers are brewed simply with little ingredients giving them a unique and refreshing taste. Windhoek Lager uses this in their advertising as well, all they use is barely, hops and water, yet it is as if they added more than that for it to be such a popular beverage in Namibia and loved by tourists alike.  Even the Germans love it during Oktober fest which is celebrated at Sports Klub Windhoek (SKW) in Olympia. These beers are very enjoyable in Namibia's hot climate especially during summer. This is co
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Location: Windhoek, Namibia
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Namibian Delights Part I

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Namibia is a very diverse country with a lot of cultural influences, these could be influences from one another or even from other cultures outside Namibia. Its cuisine is as diverse as the many cultural influences found here. In this two-part series post, we will explore some of Namibia's most popular dishes that show the country's culinary heritage. 1. Kapana: Namibia's Street Food Sensation    Kapana is a street food that is very popular here in Namibia, it is basically just grilled meat, usually beef, and it is served hot off the grill with salt or kapana spice(a BBQ spice) and spicy salsa mixed with vinegar and the same kapana spice as a side. These two are usually paired with porridge(pap) or mahangu porridge, or fatcakes(vetkoek), which is a deep-fried dough ball.  Nowadays there are different variations of Kapana. Some are served with fries and a delicious homemade sauce. My neighbours started a kapana business and this is how they do it and I really like their sauc
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Location: Windhoek, Namibia
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