Earth Oven Feast (Lovo Umu Hungi Mumu)

whole lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and pork is often less expensive.

root vegetables

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes are nutritious and carrots are widely available.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: aluminum foil

💰Cheaper: parchment paper

Foil and parchment can be used for wrapping food.

rocks

Use clean stones for heat retention.

Prepare the pit for cooking.

Place hot stones in the pit to generate heat.

Add chicken, pork, and fish into the pit.

Cover the food with coconut leaves and green leaves to trap heat.

Seal the pit to prevent smoke or vapor from escaping.

Cook for approximately two and a half hours, depending on the weather.

After cooking, uncover the pit and remove the food.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary