Beans
Samp and Beans

Samp and Beans

Zambia

135Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

A hearty, slow-cooked Zambian pot of crushed dried maize and beans, simmered until soft and creamy, a filling one-pot meal shared across the region.

Equipment
  • Large heavy pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander
Ingredients
Samp (crushed dried maize)1.5 cups
Dried sugar beans or kidney beans1 cup
Onion1
Tomatoes2
Garlic2 cloves
Vegetable oil3 tbsp
Water8 cups
Saltto taste

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