Dikgobe (Beans and Mealies)

Dried beans and mealie kernels cooked together until soft and creamy.

Ingredients

• 400 g samp or dried mealies
• 250 g cowpeas or sugar beans
• 1 onion
• to taste salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• water to cover water

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Method

1. Soak the mealies and beans overnight.
2. Simmer in fresh water for 2 hours until soft.
3. Fry the onion and stir it in.
4. Season and serve on its own or with meat.

Cheaper swaps & tips

• Add peanuts for extra richness.

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