OmagunguMopane Worm Stew

Name: Omagungu (Mopane Worm Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Namibia
Ingredients: 300 g Mopane Worms (rinsed); 400 ml Water; 400 ml Water; 25 ml Vegetable Oil; 180 g Onion (finely chopped); 10 g Garlic (crushed); 450 g Tomato (finely chopped); 35 g Tomato Paste; 4 g Chili Powder; 4 g Paprika; 8 g Salt; 2 g Black Pepper

A Namibian home-style stew of mopane worms in a seasoned tomato and onion sauce. It can be served with stiff porridge or bread.

Prep

20m

Cook

35m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

444kcal

Calories

40g

Protein

21g

Fat

20g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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Stew

300g
Mopane Worms (rinsed)

Soaking

400ml
Water

Stew

400ml
Water
25ml
Vegetable Oil
180g
Onion (finely chopped)
10g
Garlic (crushed)
450g
Tomato (finely chopped)
35g
Tomato Paste
4g
Chili Powder
4g
Paprika
8g
Salt
2g
Black Pepper

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Method

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5 steps

01
Place the mopane worms in a bowl, pour in the soaking water, and leave them until softened. Drain and rinse again.
02
Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, then stir in the garlic.
03
Add the tomato and tomato paste and cook until thickened. Stir in the chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
04
Add the soaked mopane worms and pour in the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer at about 95°C (205°F).
05
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mopane worms are tender and the sauce is thick. Serve hot.

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