Gnush

Ingredients

 * 1 cup dried maize kernels (samp)
 * 1/2 cup dried beans (brown/sugar/red speckled)
 * Several pinches of salt (to taste)
 * 1 desert spoon margarine/olive oil (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Clean the samp and beans by stirring in water and rinsing
 * 2) Put the samp and beans in a pot/saucepan and cover with water to a level at least double that of the samp and beans
 * 3) Bring to the boil and then remove from heat and leave to soak in the cooling water for about 8 hours (keep the lid on the pot)
 * 4) Return to heat and simmer for 11/2 to 2 hours (until samp and beans soften and water thickens into a sauce)
 * 5) Top up with water when necessary while cooking so that water level always covers samp and beans
 * 6) Add salt and stir it in after at least 1 hour of simmering
 * 7) Stir in margerine/oil when cooked and immediately before serving
 * 8) Diced garlic and/or onion rings can be added towards the end of the cooking process
 * 9) Finely cut parsley can be sprinkled over after serving
 * 10) Delicious with a tomato side salad