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Oshiwambo Tripe

Cultural Context

Originating from the Oshiwambo people of Namibia, Oshiwambo Tripe is a traditional dish that showcases the resourcefulness of using every part of the animal. It's often enjoyed during communal gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing hospitality and togetherness. Today, this dish is cherished not only in Namibia but also in various African communities, where it is prepared with personal twists and local ingredients.

NamibianNAmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb tripe
2 cups spinach
1/2 lemon
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups tomatoes
1 cup onions
1 cup yellow pear-shaped tomatoes
1 vegetarian stock cube

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Wash the tripe thoroughly in water until clean.

2

Place the cleaned tripe in a pot and add water to cover it.

3

Cover the pot and start cooking the tripe, adding more water as needed to ensure it stays submerged.

4

Cut the onions and add them to the pot along with the peel of half a lemon to eliminate bad smells.

5

Stir the onions and lemon peel into the pot and cover it to continue cooking.

6

Add salt to taste and cooking oil to the pot.

7

Open a vegetarian stock cube and add it to the pot, mashing it into the ingredients.

8

Add more water to ensure the tripe is submerged or at the same level as the water.

9

Cut the tomatoes and add the yellow pear-shaped tomatoes whole to the pot.

10

Continue cooking until the dish is well cooked and the tripe is tender.

11

Serve the dish with pop.

Equipment Needed

large pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

low-carbpaleovegetarian

Also Known As

Oshiwambo Tripe

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