Umgqusho recipe

Cook Time: ± 2½ hrs | Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 kg samp
• 250 g butter beans
• 30 ml butter
• 30 ml sunflower oil
• 2 onions, sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed

• 4 small red chillies, seeded and finely chopped
• 600g tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 15 ml salt
• white pepper to taste
• fresh dhania

Method

1. Soak the samp and beans in plenty of cold water overnight.
2. Drain the soaking water and cover the samp and beans with fresh water. Add the salt. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 4 hours or until the samp and beans are tender.
3. Brown the onions in the butter and oil. Add the garlic and chillies and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 3 minutes.
4. Add the tomato mixture to the samp and beans and stir to mix. Add a bit more water if it is to dry and simmer for 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt

Umngqusho is a favourite traditional dish among the Xhosa people in South Africa. I just thought I should just share with the world how is umgqusho cooked.  Umgqusho can be served with meat or vegetable or just as it is.

Ingriedence:

3 cups dry samp and bean mix
water
salt to taste

Method:

1. Cover the samp and beans with water and soak overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.
2. In a large pot, cover the soaked samp and beans with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low heat for one to two hours, until all is tender and the water is mostly absorbed. Add additional water during cooking if needed.
3. Season with salt. Serve hot.

umngqusho
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