Samp & Lusaka Sugar Beans in Peanut-Tomato Gravy – Authentic Zambia Recipe

Ingredients for Samp & Lusaka Sugar Beans in Peanut-Tomato Gravy (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) slow-cooked crushed maize (samp) and speckled sugar beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups diced tomatoes and onions, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup swirl of roasted peanut butter
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Zambia seasoning (ginger, mild curry powder, cilantro)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in ginger, mild curry powder, cilantro and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Zambia's kitchen.
3. Add slow-cooked crushed maize (samp) and speckled sugar beans and diced tomatoes and onions, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in swirl of roasted peanut butter, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.