Basotho Creamy Samp & Sugar Beans (Stambu le Dinawa) – Authentic Lesotho Recipe

Ingredients for Basotho Creamy Samp & Sugar Beans (Stambu le Dinawa) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cracked hominy corn (samp) and speckled sugar/pinto beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups diced carrots and bell peppers, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup savory garnish
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Lesotho seasoning (caramelized onion, thyme, butter or olive oil)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown cracked hominy corn (samp) and speckled sugar/pinto beans for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, garlic, and caramelized onion, thyme, butter or olive oil, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add diced carrots and bell peppers and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in savory garnish right before serving warm.