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Samp and Beans

Samp​, a popular staple in South African nations, is dried corn kernels that have been crushed and chopped until broken, but that are left coarser than mielie meal or cornmeal. Often served as a side dish, samp and beans recipes in America vary with some adding meat and vegetables to make it a complete meal. 

Recipe Servings: 4

Prep Time
5 minutes
+ 8 hours resting
Cook Time
2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time
10 hours 15 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups dry samp
  • 2 cups dry black-eyed peas or other beans
  • salt, to taste

Directions

  1. Soak samp and peas in enough water to cover and let stand overnight.
  2. Drain, rinse, and cook in a large pot.
  3. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer on low heat for 2 hours until mixture is tender and almost dry.
  4. Season with salt and serve hot.

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