Kapana
Namibia's market-grilled beef bites
Think of it as: Like a Texas barbecue tasting, minus the plates
Hot off the grill, straight into your hand.
What does it taste like?
Smoky, beefy and salty with a chili-salt punch.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureJuicy and charred
What is it?
Bite-size beef grilled over charcoal at open-air markets and sold on the spot. Windhoek's Katutura market is famous for it. You dip each piece in a fiery spice salt.
How locals eat it
Bought straight off the grill and eaten standing up with your fingers, often with fat cakes.
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🇳🇦Namibia
CapitalWindhoek
Populationabout 3.15 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesMining (diamonds, uranium), Fishing, Tourism
Famous peopleFrankie FredericksSprinter with four Olympic silver medals
HelloHello (English)
CurrencyNamibian dollar
Fun factThe Namib is often called the oldest desert in the world.
The flag🇳🇦 Blue for sky and sea, red for the people, green for plants, white for peace; the sun for life and energy.
From Tokyoabout 14,330 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Windhoek
Getting there20+ hours with connectionsrough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeDry season, May to October. Also tryOshifimaBiltong
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeDry season, May to October. Also tryOshifimaBiltong
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SportFootball (rugby is popular too)
Frankie Fredericks (sprinting, four Olympic silvers) World HeritageNamib Sand Sea and more National animalOryx (gemsbok) FestivalWindhoek Oktoberfest (October)
Ingredients
- 500g beef (fatty cuts)
- Salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Tomato and onion salsa
- Charcoal
How to make it (one way)
- Light the charcoal and heat the grill
- Cut beef into bite-size pieces
- Grill, letting the fat drip off
- Chop into small pieces on a board
- Dip in chili salt and eat with salsa