Name: Traditional Samp Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups Samp; 1 Finely chopped Onion; 2 tbsp Cooking Oil; 2 tsp Curry Powder; 1 tbsp Aromat; 2 tbsp Margarine

AuthorChefLuhCategoryMain Course

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time30 minsCook Time2 hrs 30 minsTotal Time3 hrs

Samp is a staple dish amongst South Africans with many variations. However today we gonna be making the very basic version.

2 cups Samp

1 Finely chopped Onion

2 tbsp Cooking Oil

2 tsp Curry Powder

1 tbsp Aromat

2 tbsp Margarine

Samp Preparation

Wash your samp.

Once washed place your samp and in bowl and soak overnight. (Soak in 1L of cold water)

Cooking your Samp

Drain your samp and and place in pot.

Add boiling water to your samp. (add enough water to cover your samp)

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.

In a separate saucepan

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)

Combine it all together

Add your fried onions and green pepper to your samp.

Add your Aromat and margarine to your samp 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!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 4 people

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 334

Ingredients