2019 Preparation of a Traditional Papua New Guinean MUMU (**Graphic**)

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.

Kill the pig and remove the hair by putting it over the fire.

Wash the pig with ashes and scrub it with a stone.

Make incisions on both sides of the pig's belly and separate the legs from the hip bone.

Clean the insides of the pig, separating the head and ribs.

Prepare sweet potatoes by peeling the skin.

Stuff the cleaned stomach with meat, ginger, and spices, then stitch it up.

Cover the hot rocks with banana leaves to create a barrier.

Layer the pig meat and vegetables in the pit, starting with the backbone and adding cabbage leaves on top.

Cover everything with more banana leaves and then add dirt to seal the pit.

Cook for about 1 to 1.5 hours.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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