Appreciating and celebrating a cultural heritage is one of the best things that can happen to anyone.
The Xhosa are Southern African ethnic people who must be applauded for this.
What kind of food do Xhosas eat?
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Step 1 - In a bowl, mix both the maize meal and sorghum.
Alternatively, wait until you’re free to perceive the odour of fermentation.
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Step 5 - Remove from heat and allow to cool.
At this time, you could separate the coarse sorghum from the liquid as you strain the fermented mixture.
The liquid that you have is what you will enjoy as Umqombothi.
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Umfino
Thinking what is Umfino?
It is made of maize meal and chopped spinach, cabbage, and potatoes among other ingredients.
Here is what and how you’ve got the option to prepare this delicacy.
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Step 1 - In a large saucepan, pour water and bring it to a boil.
Step 2 - Add your potatoes, cabbage, aromat, spinach, and onions.
Also, add pepper and salt to taste.
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Step 3 - Mix everything together and simmer for the next 15 minutes.
Step 4 - Next, add the maize-rice and confirm to mix the contents thoroughly.
Step 7 - After that, reduce the heat and allow to cook for about 25 more minutes.
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But while it is cooking, remember to stir occasionally to avoid burning.
Step 4 - While cooking, hey do not stir it so that it does not become unnecessarily starchy.
If it is necessary, add water.
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Step 5 - In a saucepan, fry your onions together with the green pepper until tender.
Step 6 - Also, add the seasoning to taste.
But verify that you stir to avoid burning.
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Step 7 - Once the beans and samp meilies are soft, you might drain the water and rinse.
Then, gradually pour the relish into the beans and samp meilies and let it cook for a while.
It is ready to be served.
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Step 2 - Whisk the eggs together with oil and about 250ml of warm water.
Step 3 - Gradually, add the whisked eggs into the dry ingredients.
ensure that you pour it little at a time.
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Step 4 - Keep mixing everything until you are sure that the ingredients are combined.
Step 5 - Grease a loaf of tin, and then, stylishly dust it with a little flour.
Step 9 - Remove from the oven and your Umbako would be ready for consumption.
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There is no doubt in the fact that Xhosa food is classic and worth trying out by anyone.
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