Curried Samp and Brown Beans Recipe | Manhuchu | Umnqgusho | Zimbabwe | Southern Africa

beef or chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option while beans are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

Soak 2 cups of sugar beans overnight.

In a pressure cooker, add soaked sugar beans, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, and 2 cups water.

Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes, then release the pressure.

Drain the beans using a colander.

In a pot, heat cooking oil over medium heat until it covers the base.

Add 1 medium chopped onion and fry until transparent.

Add 1 tablespoon chopped garlic and 1 tablespoon chilies, stirring to avoid burning.

Add 1 cup of mixed peppers and sauté for about 1 minute.

Stir in 1 tin of chopped tomatoes and mix well.

Add 2 cups of samp with enough water to cover, and a little cooking oil and salt.

Cook the samp for 15 minutes until tender.

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