Ombidi is a very popular traditional Namibian dish, especially in rural areas. It's a dish made with leafy green vegetables, usually spinach, often served with millet (mahangu) or pap. Ombidi is often dried before cooking, which helps preserve it longer and gives it a different texture. It's a simple, nutritious dish that reflects the local culinary culture.

Ombidi or Omboga (Namibia)

Namibia

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Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time 20 mins Total time 25 minutes

Servings: 4 Special regime:

Naturally gluten-free

Ingredients

Servings

• 400g of (or frozen) spinach

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil

• 150g diced tomatoes ( or canned tomatoes)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: a few pieces of dried meat or dried fish

Preparation

1. Prepare the spinach:
2. Wash and roughly chop the leaves.
3. Sauté the vegetables:
4. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onion and garlic, and fry until softened and golden.
5. Add the diced tomatoes:
6. Add the tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
7. Cook the spinach
8. Add the spinach to the pan, mix well with the other ingredients and cook over medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
9. Season and serve:
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can add pieces of dried meat or dried fish for extra flavor. Serve hot with mahangu (millet) or pap (cornmeal porridge).

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