1. To make the istambu, soak the samp and butter beans in 2 cups water for 2–3 hours or overnight. 2. Once the samp is hydrated, place in a saucepan add the beans, salt and remaining water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the he…
1. Place the samp and beans in a large pot and cover with cold water. Boil for 1 hour to soften. 2. Heat the oil a separate pot and brown the bones for about 10 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and spices and sauté for a few minutes. 3…
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Add the drained samp and two heads of garlic to an ovenproof casserole dish and pour over the chicken stock. Roast for 1 hour, or until the grains of samp are plump and infused with garlic. Place a cas…
Soak the samp and beans overnight in lots of cold water. Drain and place in a saucepan. Add the water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Skim the surface. Add the beef. Don’t add salt yet – it will toughen the beans. B…
Preheat the oven to 200°C. To make the Parmesan corn shards, sprinkle the corn onto a silicone baking mat and top with the grated Parmesan. Bake until golden brown and slightly crisp. Cool, then break into shards. Soften the onion and g…
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the bones in an ovenproof pan and add the water. Cover and roast for 30 minutes. 2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the vegetables and bay leaves and cook over a medium heat until golden brown. …
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof pan, then brown the chicken pieces until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side. 3. Remove the chicken from the pan, add the butter and fry the onion, g…
1. Place the samp and beans in a saucepan, top with the stock, add 2 t salt and bring to the boil. Skim the foam off the surface at intervals. The samp and beans should be cooked through but still retain their shape in 2½–3 hours. 2. …
1. Place the beans in a bowl of lukewarm water and soak overnight. This removes impurities and also speeds up the cooking process. Drain and discard the water. 2. Place the beans, samp and water in a large saucepan (the samp and bean…