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Township market: Mopane worms

Namibia.

Swakopmund.

Mondesa township.

Video of the township with locals singing and dancing

 

The township tour offers a chance to experience the cultures of Mondesa, a large township in the heart of Swakopmund.

 

 

Gonimbrasia belina is a species of moth found in much of Southern Africa, whose large edible caterpillar, the mopani or mopane worm, is an important source of protein for millions of indigenous Southern Africans.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonimbrasia_belina

 

Bright and colourful mopane worms are collected after the summer rains, dried and distributed around the country where they are sold at local markets. They are first cooked with water and salt to rehydrate them, and often fried with tomatoes and onions to create a hearty and healthy dish. The taste has been likened to that of chicken and dried fish.

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Uploaded on December 27, 2013
Taken on October 24, 2013