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SUNDAY COOKING IN SAMOA | SIZE 2, UMU KALO & ULU, MAMOE, HAM & MANY MORE | EPISODE 50

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Umu Kalo

Cultural Context

Originating from the islands of Samoa, Umu Kalo is a traditional Polynesian dish that showcases the use of local ingredients like taro and coconut. Traditionally prepared in an underground oven, this dish symbolizes community and celebration, often served during feasts and gatherings. Today, variations can be found across the Pacific Islands, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

PolynesianWSmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup coconut husks
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 lb ham
2 cups breadfruit
2 lbs taro
1 lb fish

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

1

Start the day early to prepare for a family gathering.

2

Find the aie to scrape the toar.

3

Prepare the umu (traditional oven) for cooking.

4

Turn over the pig in the umu as one side is almost cooked.

5

Cover the umu with coconut husks to trap heat due to cold weather.

6

Add the fish to the heat after preparing the umu.

7

Add oyster sauce to the mamu for umami flavor.

8

Thicken the mamu with cornstarch and stir.

9

Remove excess oil from the mamu to save for future cooking.

10

Finish cooking with 11 minutes to spare before serving.

11

Present the final dishes including mamu, ham, breadfruit, and taro.

Equipment Needed

large potpansteamer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkfish

Also Known As

Umu Kalo
Local Name: Umu Kalo

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