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Umngqusho (Samp & Beans)
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Umngqusho (Samp & Beans)

180 min cook time
6 servings
easy
4.4

Nelson Mandela's favourite dish — South African crushed maize and kidney beans stewed with onion and butter.

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • Samp (dried crushed maize)2 cups
  • Sugar beans or kidney beans1 cup, dried
  • Onion1 large, diced
  • Butter3 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Beef stock or bouillon cube1 cube

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Method

  1. 1

    Soak the samp and beans together overnight.

  2. 2

    Drain and rinse. Cover with fresh water and bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Simmer for 2–3 hours until soft and starting to break down.

  4. 4

    Fry the onion in butter until golden.

  5. 5

    Add the onion, butter, bouillon cube, salt and pepper to the pot.

  6. 6

    Cook for a further 20–30 minutes until thick and creamy.

  7. 7

    Serve as a main or hearty side dish.

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