Xumnac

Xumnac, derived from the Khata word "Siot m Ngäz" meaning "Communal Firepit" is a very common method of producing food, especially for a whole village. Using a large pit filled with leaves, twigs and timber and then placing a metal pan on top of the firewood. The food item is placed on top of the pan, and the fire is started.

Often many things are cooked at once since these big pits are usually communal and must be watched to insure a fire doesn't start.

An alternative to this is the Xumka'it, or "Siot m Gaita" in Khata. In this method, large pots of water are placed directly in the fire and things are placed inside. Using a slotted spoon, these items are removed.