Main CourseSide Dish

Umngqusho

Name: Umngqusho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 11 h
Yield: 6 porții
Cuisine: south_african
Ingredients: 300 g samp dried; 200 g sugar bean dried; 2 lingură vegetable oil; 1 buc. yellow onion finely chopped; 3 cățel garlic minced; 2 buc. potato peeled and diced; 2 buc. vegetable stock cube crumbled; 0,5 linguriță turmeric powder; 1 linguriță smoked paprika; 1 linguriță salt or to taste; 0,5 linguriță black pepper freshly ground, or to taste; 2.000 ml water plus more for soaking and as needed; 2 lingură fresh parsley chopped, for garnish (opțional)

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.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 11 ore
Porții: 6
Dificultate: Medie

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

300 gsamp, dried
200 gsugar bean, dried
2 lingurăvegetable oil
1 buc.yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cățelgarlic, minced
2 buc.potato, peeled and diced
2 buc.vegetable stock cube, crumbled
0,5 lingurițăturmeric powder
1 lingurițăsmoked paprika
1 lingurițăsalt, or to taste
0,5 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
2.000 mlwater, plus more for soaking and as needed

garnish

2 lingurăfresh parsley, chopped, for garnish(opțional)

Ustensile

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

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
3
Transfer the rinsed samp and beans to a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Add enough fresh water to cover them by about 5 cm.
Aproximativ 1 min.
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.
Aproximativ 1 oră 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 7 min.
6
Stir in the minced garlic, turmeric powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
8
Stir everything together well. If the stew looks too dry, add a cup of hot water.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 oră 15 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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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Păstrare

Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

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