Cookbook:Umxhanxa (Zimbabwean Melon Soup)

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

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.