Smoky Samp & Beans (with BlixSam Smoke Craft)

Ingredients

• 500 g samp
• 500 g sugar beans
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
• 1 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt
• 1 tsp BlixSam Nou Braai
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 500 ml beef or chicken stock
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Method

1. Soak the samp and sugar beans overnight in plenty of cold water.
2. Drain and rinse well.
3. Place the samp and beans in a large pot, cover with fresh water and simmer for 2–2½ hours until tender. Drain if necessary.
4. Heat the olive oil in a separate pot over medium heat.
5. Add the onions and cook until soft and lightly golden.
6. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
7. Add the BlixSam Smoke Craft, Garlic Melt and Nou Braai, blooming the spices in the oil for maximum flavour.
8. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
9. Add the cooked samp and beans together with the stock and butter.
10. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until the liquid has reduced and the flavours have combined.
11. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
12. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

• Braaied boerewors
• Lamb chops
• Smoky beef stew
• Oxtail
• Grilled chicken
• Chakalaka

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