Main CourseSide Dish

Umngqusho

Name: Umngqusho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 11 h
Yield: 6 porcij
Cuisine: south_african
Ingredients: 300 g samp dried; 200 g sugar bean dried; 2 žlica vegetable oil; 1 kos yellow onion finely chopped; 3 strok garlic minced; 2 kos potato peeled and diced; 2 kos vegetable stock cube crumbled; 0,5 žlička turmeric powder; 1 žlička smoked paprika; 1 žlička salt or to taste; 0,5 žlička black pepper freshly ground, or to taste; 2000 ml water plus more for soaking and as needed; 2 žlica fresh parsley chopped, for garnish (neobvezno)

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.

Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin

Skupni čas: 11 h
Porcije: 6
Zahtevnost: Srednje

Priprava

Sestavine

300 gsamp, dried
200 gsugar bean, dried
2 žlicavegetable oil
1 kosyellow onion, finely chopped
3 strokgarlic, minced
2 kospotato, peeled and diced
2 kosvegetable stock cube, crumbled
0,5 žličkaturmeric powder
1 žličkasmoked paprika
1 žličkasalt, or to taste
0,5 žličkablack pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
2000 mlwater, plus more for soaking and as needed

garnish

2 žlicafresh parsley, chopped, for garnish(neobvezno)

Oprema

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

Postopek

Korak za korakom

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

Pravilno shranjevanje

Shranjevanje

Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Pogrevanje

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