
Istambu or also known as umngqusho is a South African dish with several variants. However today we are going to be making the most basic version.
Wash both your samp and beans
Once washed place both samp and beans in bowl and soak overnight. (Soak in 1l of cold water)
Drain your samp and beans and place in pot.
Add boiling water to your samp and beans (add enough water to cover your samp and beans)
Bring to boil. Once boiling reduce heat and allow to simmer for 1½hours or until nearly soft. Stir every 30 minutes. Add water while cooking if necessary.
Add your oil, onion and green pepper and fry until soft.
Add your curry powder and fry for another 2 minutes on low heat.(stir continuously)
Add your fried onions and green pepper to your samp and beans.
Add your beef stock cube to your samp and beans and stir well. (add water if necessary)
Allow to simmer for 45 minutes.(stir occasionally - you should get a creamy texture)
Serve hot and enjoy!
Serving Size Medium Bowl
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 268
Ingredients
Directions
Wash both your samp and beans
Once washed place both samp and beans in bowl and soak overnight. (Soak in 1l of cold water)
Drain your samp and beans and place in pot.
Add boiling water to your samp and beans (add enough water to cover your samp and beans)
Bring to boil. Once boiling reduce heat and allow to simmer for 1½hours or until nearly soft. Stir every 30 minutes. Add water while cooking if necessary.
Add your oil, onion and green pepper and fry until soft.
Add your curry powder and fry for another 2 minutes on low heat.(stir continuously)
Add your fried onions and green pepper to your samp and beans.
Add your beef stock cube to your samp and beans and stir well. (add water if necessary)
Allow to simmer for 45 minutes.(stir occasionally - you should get a creamy texture)
Serve hot and enjoy!
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