HOW TO MAKE A SAMOAN UMU THE RIGHT WAY | CHRISTMAS UMU 2021 at LE FALEO'O | Traditional Samoan Food

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than pork.

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk provides a lighter alternative.

taro

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious and widely available.

Gather coconut and scrape to make coconut cream.

Cut banana leaves and uulu leaves for wrapping.

Prepare hot rocks for cooking.

Wrap the turkey in banana leaves and place it on the hot rocks.

Layer uulu leaves and onions over the turkey.

Pour coconut cream over the layers and season with salt and black pepper.

Cover with more banana leaves and cook for 35 minutes.

Unwrap and serve the turkey with sides.

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