MUMU - TRADITIONAL STYLE COOKING! Must Watch! Pork and vegies cooked in a pit! #PapuaNewGuinea

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is more affordable.

Prepare a pit in the ground and line it with hot stones.

Layer the bottom with banana leaves to create a base.

Add pieces of meat and season with salt and spices.

Layer chopped root vegetables and leafy greens on top of the meat.

Drizzle coconut milk over the vegetables.

Cover the layers with more banana leaves.

Seal the pit with soil to trap heat and steam.

Cook for several hours until everything is tender.

Carefully uncover the pit and remove the layers.

Serve the Mumu hot, allowing guests to enjoy the communal meal.

Cooking Techniques

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