RECIPE
Creamy Mushroom Samp
Cooking time
165 mins
Preparation time
20 mins
Serves
12
Samp is a true South African classic – and this creamy mushroom version takes it to the next level. Packed with veggies, herbs and a rich, velvety sauce, it’s a real crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 cups samp (soaked overnight)
- 250 g button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- ½ red pepper, finely chopped
- ½ yellow pepper, finely chopped
- 125 g cheddar cheese, grated
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) crushed garlic
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) salt
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) black pepper
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) fish spice
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) dried parsley
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) mixed dried herbs
- 1 packet Royco® Sour Cream & Chives Potato Bake
- 250 ml coconut cream
- Fresh coriander, for garnish
Recipe developed for Royco by @leyfortskitchen
Vegetarian
This is a vegetarian recipe.
Cook’s tips
To reduce cooking time, soak samp overnight and rinse thoroughly before boiling.
Cook on low heat to develop a rich flavour.
Method
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1. Soak samp overnight in plenty of water.
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2. Rinse and drain the soaked samp.
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3. In a large pot, add the samp and enough fresh water to cover. Boil until soft (about 2 hours).
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4. Add the mushrooms and grated carrot. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes.
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5. Mix in the spring onion, red and yellow peppers.
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6. Add the grated cheese and crushed garlic. Stir well.
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7 Season with salt, black pepper, fish spice, dried parsley and mixed herbs.
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8 Stir in 1 packet of Royco® Sour Cream & Chives Potato Bake.
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9 Pour in the coconut cream. Reduce heat to low-medium and let simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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10 Garnish with fresh coriander and serve warm.