Umqusho

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 0
Delicious Umqusho recipe for a hearty meal
in Traditional

Prep

480 min

Cook

105 min

Ready In

585 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 ml samp
250 ml speckled sugar beans
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
12 1/2 ml oil
2 onions , sliced
1 green pepper , sliced
4 fresh garlic cloves , crushed
12 pieces mutton neck or 12 pieces lamb
2 tomatoes , skinned and chopped
6 small potatoes , peeled
100 g carrots
15 ml curry powder
25 ml turmeric
1 chicken stock cube , dissolved in
500 ml boiling water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
535
Sugar
11g
Fat
15g
Umqusho is a traditional South African dish that consists of samp and beans cooked with vegetables and spices. It is a staple food in many South African households and is often served with braised meat or chicken. Samp and beans are whole grains that are high in fiber and protein, and they are a good source of energy. This dish is filling and makes for a perfect meal on a cold winter's day.

Instructions

1.Wash the samp and sugar beans in cold running water, and then soak them, covered with cold water, overnight.
2.Drain the samp and beans and place them in a pot and add water to cover by about 5 cm.
3.Add salt and pepper and bring to the boil.
4.Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onions, green pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes.
5.Add the meat to the frying pan and brown it in the onion mixture.
6.Add the onion mixture to the samp and beans and let it simmer for an hour or until the samp and beans are cooked.
7.Add the tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, curry powder, turmeric, and stock to the pot and let it simmer for 45 minutes.

PROS

Umqusho is a traditional South African dish that is filling and delicious, perfect for a hearty meal.

It is high in protein and fiber, which can help with satiety and digestive health.

CONS

This dish is quite high in calories and fat if made with fatty cuts of meat.

It requires some prep time as the samp and beans need to be soaked overnight.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Umqusho is a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, which can help with satiety and digestive health.
It contains a mix of vegetables and spices that can provide a variety of vitamins and minerals.

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