Name: Chakalaka Samp Beans By Instant Pot
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: South African Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup dry samp & beans mix; 2 cups (500ml) beef, chicken or vegetable stock; 3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil; 1 onion; 12 green bird's-eye chilles (Thai chilles),; 2 cloves garlic; 50 g ginger; 1 green pepper; 2 tbsp (30 ml) mild curry powder; 1 red pepper; 5 large carrots; 1 yellow pepper; 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste; 1 tbsp (15 ml) chutney; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; ½ cup (125 ml)stock salt and freshly ground black pepper

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

Yields8 Servings

Prep Time20 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 20 mins

Umgqusho (or Samp & Beans) is a traditional South African favorite that's packed with flavor. It is also a healthy side dish providing a good dose of whole-grain fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Serve on its own or with the tasty, colorful chakalaka!

While samp & beans are normally soaked overnight, Instant Pot speeds up this process making a perfectly cooked dish in an hour.

SAMP AND BEANS

1 cup dry samp & beans mix

2 cups (500ml) beef, chicken or vegetable stock

Chakalaka

3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil

1 onion finely chopped

12 green bird's-eye chilles (Thai chilles),deseeded and chopped (adjust depending on the level of heat you want)

2 cloves garliccrushed

50 g gingerfinely grated/microplaned

1 green pepperfinely chopped

2 tbsp (30 ml) mild curry powder