RECIPE

Creamy Mushroom Samp

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
Products used

Sour Cream & Chives Bakes

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

  1. 1.
    Soak samp overnight in plenty of water.
  2. 2.
    Rinse and drain the soaked samp.
  3. 3.
    In a large pot, add the samp and enough fresh water to cover. Boil until soft (about 2 hours).
  4. 4.
    Add the mushrooms and grated carrot. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. 5.
    Mix in the spring onion, red and yellow peppers.
  6. 6.
    Add the grated cheese and crushed garlic. Stir well.
  7. 7
    Season with salt, black pepper, fish spice, dried parsley and mixed herbs.
  8. 8
    Stir in 1 packet of Royco® Sour Cream & Chives Potato Bake.
  9. 9
    Pour in the coconut cream. Reduce heat to low-medium and let simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. 10
    Garnish with fresh coriander and serve warm.

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