Discover 5 Incredible Hidden Street Foods of Papua New Guinea

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium and gluten-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

Gather the community to prepare the ingredients for the mumu.

Marinate meats like pork, chicken, and fish in aromatic herbs and spices.

Chop and season root vegetables such as taro, yams, and sweet potatoes.

Dig a large pit in the ground and fill it with smoldering hot stones.

Arrange the marinated meats and seasoned vegetables on top of the hot stones.

Layer more banana leaves on top to seal in the heat.

Allow the mumu to slow cook for several hours.

After cooking, peel back the banana leaves to reveal the tender meats and vegetables.

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