Main CourseSide Dish

Umngqusho

Name: Umngqusho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 11 h
Yield: 6 porcií
Cuisine: south_african
Ingredients: 300 g samp dried; 200 g sugar bean dried; 2 lyžica vegetable oil; 1 ks yellow onion finely chopped; 3 strúčik garlic minced; 2 ks potato peeled and diced; 2 ks vegetable stock cube crumbled; 0,5 lyžička turmeric powder; 1 lyžička smoked paprika; 1 lyžička salt or to taste; 0,5 lyžička black pepper freshly ground, or to taste; 2 000 ml water plus more for soaking and as needed; 2 lyžica fresh parsley chopped, for garnish (voliteľné)

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.

Originálny recept od Forkin

Celkový čas: 11 h
Porcie: 6
Náročnosť: Stredná

Príprava

Suroviny

300 gsamp, dried
200 gsugar bean, dried
2 lyžicavegetable oil
1 ksyellow onion, finely chopped
3 strúčikgarlic, minced
2 kspotato, peeled and diced
2 ksvegetable stock cube, crumbled
0,5 lyžičkaturmeric powder
1 lyžičkasmoked paprika
1 lyžičkasalt, or to taste
0,5 lyžičkablack pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
2 000 mlwater, plus more for soaking and as needed

garnish

2 lyžicafresh parsley, chopped, for garnish(voliteľné)

Vybavenie

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

Postup

Krok za krokom

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.
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 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.
Približne 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.
Približne 1 h 30 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 7 min
6
Stir in the minced garlic, turmeric powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 2 min
8
Stir everything together well. If the stew looks too dry, add a cup of hot water.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 1 h 15 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.

Správne uchovanie

Skladovanie

Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ohrievanie

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