Some things are not precious because they are so incredibly expensive but because it's hard to get hold of them and it involves quite a bit of luck to do so. One thing this applies to more than any other are our beloved Omajova mushrooms, which grow on termite mounds during rainy season. Namibia's very special, wonderful, enormous fungi are rarely (if ever) found on grocery store shelves, so if you crave their nutty goodness you better watch out when traveling back to Windhoek on a Sunday afternoon. We were fortunate enough to encounter a friendly fellow offering a bunch of Omajovas on the side of the road just the other day when stopping for a bite between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. We turned them into a divine Butternut & Omajova Quiche with Chevre and Gruyere this time around. To die for. But thanks to their firm texture they are also great when cut into thick slices and fried as steaks. Toss in some lemon-and-herb butter and serve with a fresh summer salad.
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