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SAMP AND BEANS

A traditional meal best prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

Recipe by Dorah Sitole.

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 400g (2 cups) samp
  • 300g (1 ½ cups) red kidney beans OR butter beans
  • 1 litre (4 cups) water
  • 2 chicken stock tablets
  • 5ml (1 teaspoon) salt
  • 45ml (3 tablespoon) butter

METHOD

For the Samp & Beans: Soak samp and beans overnight. Rinse samp until the water runs clear.

In a large saucepan add samp and beans, cover with water, season with chicken stock powder.

Simmer on a low heat for approximately 2 hours, replenish the water when necessary. Cook until softened.

Check seasoning, add salt to taste if necessary. Add butter and stir to mix. Serve warm on its own or with a meat stew.