Cookbook:Umxhanxa (Zimbabwean Melon Soup)

Umxhanxa (Zimbabwean Melon Soup)
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Umxhanxa is a Zimbabwean food made from a combination of yellow watermelon (ijodo), sun-dried maize, and sugar. It is a common dish.

Ingredients

• Yellow watermelon
• Sun-dried maize kernels
• Sugar

Equipment

• Pot
• Stovetop
• Egg beater

Procedure

Prepare maize

1. Place the maize in a pot, and cover with a large volume of water.
2. Bring the pot to a boil. Simmer until the maize is very soft, adding extra water if necessary.
3. Drain the water, and reserve the cooked maize.

Prepare watermelon

1. Slice the yellow watermelon into thick slices in the same manner as you would a red watermelon. Remove all of the seeds.
2. Remove and discard the melon rind. Cut the melon into large chunks.
3. Transfer the melon to a pot, and add 250 ml water. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes until soft.
4. Use an egg beater or blender to process the melon until soft and smooth.

Finish

1. Mix the maize into the melon mixture
2. Stir in the sugar, and simmer for no more than 15 minutes.
3. Serve hot.