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3 hours

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1 hour 20 minutes

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ooBompie

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Umgqusho nmasi

2 hours, plus overnight soaking time

Umgqusho nmasi

Serves 4

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cooking Time 2 hours, plus overnight soaking time

Ingredients

340 g samp
6 cups water
1 t salt
4 cups amasi

Method

1. Rinse the samp and place in a heavy-based saucepan. Add the cold water and salt and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 hours or until tender to the bite, but still holding its shape.

2. Allow to cool to room temperature then serve immediately in bowls topped with amasi.

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Photographs and videography: Khanya Mzongwana and Katharine Pope
Production: Khanya Mzongwana
Food assistant: Leila-Ann Mokotedi

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Umgqusho nmasi

Umgqusho nmasi

Ingredients

Method