Cuisine in Namibia

Braai

Dynamic charcoal-grilled barbecue of beef, lamb, and game meat

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Meat, Spices, Charcoal

Kapana

Roadside stall griddle-fried sliced beef with spices

• Region: Windhoek
• Main ingredients: Beef, Pepper, Onions

Bobotie

Traditional Cape dish of spiced minced meat baked with egg mixture

• Region: South
• Main ingredients: Ground beef, Curry powder, Eggs, Bread

Potjiekos

Outdoor dish of vegetables and meat simmered in Dutch oven

• Region: Rural areas
• Main ingredients: Lamb, Carrots, Potatoes

Biltong

Dried spiced meat jerky. Classic souvenir item

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Beef, Vinegar, Coriander

Oshifima

Oshiwambo people's maize porridge, a staple food

• Region: North
• Main ingredients: White maize flour, Water

Soft Shell Dangara

Caprivi Strip river fish simmered with aromatic vegetables, local cuisine

• Region: Zambezi Region
• Main ingredients: River fish, Tomatoes, Onions

Apricot Tart

Tart pastry with sour notes inheriting German pastry culture

• Region: Swakopmund
• Main ingredients: Apricots, Wheat flour, Butter