Samp

usgb/sæmp/
noun

A type of dish made from coarsely ground corn or maize.

We ate samp and beans for dinner.
Visual representation of "samp" - A type of dish made from coarsely ground corn or maize.

Often appears as...

  • samp and beans
  • cook samp
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Cultural Dish

Samp is a traditional food in some African cultures and might not be familiar globally.

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When visiting South Africa, I tried the local samp with a delicious stew.
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Not Popcorn

Don't confuse samp with popcorn; although both come from corn, samp is a ground staple, not a snack.

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I learned to distinguish between popcorn for movies and samp for a hearty meal.
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Cooking Time

Samp takes a while to cook, so it is often prepared in large quantities for family meals.

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Mom started cooking the samp in the morning for our Sunday family dinner.
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