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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:

Umqa aka Xhosa pumpkin stiff maize meal porridge
Learn more about the Xhosa people