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About Umqa
Umqa is a Xhosa pumpkin stiff maize meal porridge.
It is a beloved traditional food, especially in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Umqa is typically cooked with water, salt, and sugar, and sometimes cinnamon.
It's a hearty and satisfying meal, often eaten plain or with butter.
Umqa Recipe
To make Umqa, you'll need:
- Maize meal
- Pumpkin
- Water
- Salt
- Sugar
- Cinnamon (optional)
Learn more about the Xhosa people