Samp and Beans (Umgqusho) Recipe

Ingredients

– 2 cups Samp and beans, soaked overnight 

– 1 Onion, chopped

– 500g meat bones (I used lamb)

– 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 

– 1 teaspoon curry powder 

– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 

– 1 teaspoon bbq spice 

– 1 tomato, grated

– 1 large potato, cubed

– 1/2 beef stock cube

– Oil for frying 

Method

-Place samp and beans in a large pot and cover with cold water. Allow to boil for 1.5 hours 

-In another pot, add oil and sauté the bones. Cook for about 10 minutes to brown 

-Add the onion, garlic and spices and sauté for a few minutes 

-Add the cooked samp, tomatoes, potatoes and stock cubes and allow to simmer for another hour.

-Add bay leaf and thyme 30 minutes into that hour

Recipe by The Lazy Makoti