Drink
Oshikundu

Oshikundu

Namibia

30Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
10Steps
About

A traditional Ovambo fermented drink of mahangu and sorghum, mildly sour and lightly effervescent, brewed daily in northern Namibia.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Large jar or bucket
  • Cloth cover
  • Sieve
Ingredients
Mahangu (pearl millet) flour1½ cups
Sorghum malt flour½ cup
Warm water5 cups
Existing oshikundu (starter, optional)½ cup

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