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Mumu in a Drum

Cultural Context

Mumu in a Drum is a traditional feast from Papua New Guinea, often prepared for special occasions and gatherings. This communal dish showcases the rich agricultural bounty of the region, using locally sourced meats and vegetables. The cooking method involves steaming in a pit, which not only enhances flavors but also symbolizes community and togetherness. Today, variations of mumu can be found in many Pacific Islander communities, reflecting local ingredients and tastes.

Papua New GuineanPGmain
240 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
2 cups kale
1 lb taro
2 cups sweet potato
2 cups plantains
1 lb pork belly
1 lb chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup pineapple, diced
1 lime, juiced
10 banana leaves
as needed aluminum foil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner, while beef is often more affordable.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash offers similar sweetness with fewer calories.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

1

Line the bottom of an aluminum foil container with kale.

2

Add a layer of root vegetables: taro, sweet potato, and plantains.

3

Add chunks of pork belly and chicken thighs on top of the root vegetables.

4

Sprinkle a little salt over the meat.

5

Pour coconut milk over the meat and vegetables.

6

Add cut-up pineapple on top of the meat.

7

Layer the rest of the kale leaves on top.

8

Squeeze lime juice over the ingredients and add the lime into the pot.

9

Cover with banana leaves and tightly seal with aluminum foil.

10

Bake in a hot oven at 450 degrees for about an hour.

Cooking Techniques

steaminglayeringseasoning

Equipment Needed

large pitbanana leaveshot stonesshovelaluminum foil

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

MumuKuk Mumu

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