Main CourseSide Dish

Umngqusho

Name: Umngqusho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 11 h
Yield: 6 حصص
Cuisine: south_african
Ingredients: 300 g samp dried; 200 g sugar bean dried; 2 ملعقة كبيرة vegetable oil; 1 قطعة yellow onion finely chopped; 3 فص garlic minced; 2 قطعة potato peeled and diced; 2 قطعة vegetable stock cube crumbled; 0.5 ملعقة صغيرة turmeric powder; 1 ملعقة صغيرة smoked paprika; 1 ملعقة صغيرة salt or to taste; 0.5 ملعقة صغيرة black pepper freshly ground, or to taste; 2,000 ml water plus more for soaking and as needed; 2 ملعقة كبيرة fresh parsley chopped, for garnish (اختياري)

Umngqusho is a traditional South African staple featuring samp and sugar beans simmered to a thick and hearty consistency. This comforting, nutrient-dense stew is flavored with aromatics and spices, making for a satisfying main course or side dish.

وصفة أصلية من Forkin

الوقت الإجمالي: 11 س
عدد الحصص: 6
الصعوبة: متوسطة

تحضير المكوّنات

المكوّنات

300 gsamp, dried
200 gsugar bean, dried
2 ملعقة كبيرةvegetable oil
1 قطعةyellow onion, finely chopped
3 فصgarlic, minced
2 قطعةpotato, peeled and diced
2 قطعةvegetable stock cube, crumbled
0.5 ملعقة صغيرةturmeric powder
1 ملعقة صغيرةsmoked paprika
1 ملعقة صغيرةsalt, or to taste
0.5 ملعقة صغيرةblack pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
2,000 mlwater, plus more for soaking and as needed

garnish

2 ملعقة كبيرةfresh parsley, chopped, for garnish(اختياري)

الأدوات

large bowl · skillet · cutting board · knife · large pot with lid

طريقة التحضير

خطوة بخطوة

1
Place the dried samp and sugar beans in a large bowl, cover generously with cold water, and allow to soak overnight for at least 8 hours.
حوالي 5 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Soaking is crucial for reducing cook time and ensuring the samp and beans cook evenly.
2
Drain the soaking water from the samp and beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water.
حوالي 2 د
3
Transfer the rinsed samp and beans to a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Add enough fresh water to cover them by about 5 cm.
حوالي 1 د
4
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 90 minutes until the samp and beans are beginning to soften.
حوالي 1 س 30 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Check the water level occasionally; add more boiling water if it gets too low.
5
In a separate skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
حوالي 7 د
6
Stir in the minced garlic, turmeric powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Cooking the spices briefly helps to bloom their flavors.
7
Add the sautéed onion mixture, diced potatoes, crumbled vegetable stock cubes, salt, and black pepper to the pot with the simmering samp and beans.
حوالي 2 د
8
Stir everything together well. If the stew looks too dry, add a cup of hot water.
حوالي 2 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: The final consistency should be thick and creamy, not watery.
9
Continue simmering on low heat, covered, for another 60-75 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking at the bottom.
حوالي 1 س 15 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: The stew is ready when the samp is soft, beans are creamy, and potatoes are tender.
10
Taste the umngqusho and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if using.

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الحفظ

Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

إعادة التسخين

Gently reheat on the stovetop with a splash of water to loosen, or in the microwave.