A Slow Traditional Way of Cooking
Cooking samp in a Wonderbag is a slow, traditional method that utilizes retained heat to soften the grains naturally. This method has been used for generations to cook foods that require long, gentle cooking.
After boiling the samp on the stove, the pot is placed inside a Wonderbag, where the heat is trapped and the samp continues to cook slowly over several hours. No additional fire, gas, or electricity is needed.
Ingredients
- 2 cups samp
- Water
- Seasoning (salt or preferred seasoning)
Method
- Place the samp in a pot.
- Rinse under running water until the water is no longer cloudy.
- Add enough water to cover the samp, filling the pot about three-quarters full.
- Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling well, remove the pot from the stove.
- Carefully place the hot pot into the Wonderbag and close it tightly.
- Leave the pot in the Wonderbag for 6 to 8 hours.
- Do not open the pot often.
- If you are to check the food, stir quickly only once or twice if necessary.
- After 6 hours, check that the samp is soft and fully cooked.
- Add seasoning, mix well, and serve hot.
- Serve with beef stew, sugar beans, or curry.
What Is a Wonderbag?
A Wonderbag is a padded, insulated bag that retains heat, allowing food to continue cooking without electricity, gas, or fire.
Benefits of Using a Wonderbag
- Saves energy and fuel
- Reduces cooking costs
- No open flame while cooking
- Preserves nutrients
- Produces soft, tasty food
- Environmentally friendly
- Keeps food hot for hours
Cooking samp in a Wonderbag creates a deep connection with food through slow, mindful cooking.
This traditional method uses gentle, retained heat rather than excess heat, allowing the samp to cook naturally over time.
Because the food is not exposed to constant high temperatures, nutrients are preserved instead of being destroyed by excess heat.
The slow cooking process respects the ingredients, enhances flavor, and maintains the food’s natural goodness.
This way of cooking encourages patience, care, and appreciation for the food we eat, honouring both tradition and nourishment.
Shalom,
Following His Ways,
Natasha Chetty
