Umngqusho (Samp and Beans)
Main CourseSouth Africa

UmngqushoSamp and Beans

A South African dish of samp and sugar beans simmered slowly with onion and butter until creamy and tender.

Prep

8h 20m

Cook

2h 30m

Serves

6

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
409kcal

Calories

14g

Protein

7g

Fat

73g

Carbs

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

Before you start

Ingredients

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6
  • 350g
    Samp (soaked overnight and drained)
  • 250g
    Sugar Bean (soaked overnight and drained)
  • 150g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 10g
    Salt
  • 1.8l
    Water
  • 40g
    Salted Butter

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Method

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5 steps
  1. 01

    Put the samp, sugar beans, and water in a large pot. Bring to a rolling boil for 10 minutes, skimming if needed.

  2. 02

    Lower the heat and simmer gently, partially covered, until the sugar beans and samp are tender, stirring occasionally.

  3. 03

    Melt the salted butter in a pan and cook the onion until soft.

  4. 04

    Stir the onion mixture into the pot and continue cooking until creamy while the grains still hold their shape.

  5. 05

    Season with the salt and serve hot.

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