Umu (Tonga)
The royal umu: Tonga's earth ovens for the kingdom's legendary feasts — whole pigs, yams, taro and lu dishes cooked for hundreds, where the count of pigs measures the honour. Ingredients: whole pigs, yams (ufi), taro, breadfruit, lu parcels, stones, leaves.
What it is
The royal umu: Tonga's earth ovens for the kingdom's legendary feasts — whole pigs, yams, taro and lu dishes cooked for hundreds, where the count of pigs measures the honour. Ingredients: whole pigs, yams (ufi), taro, breadfruit, lu parcels, stones, leaves. Recipe: 1) Dig and heat the umu. 2) Lay the pigs and crops in order. 3) Seal and cook for hours. 4) Present the food formally (the presentation is ceremony). Serve: at weddings, funerals and royal occasions — Tongan feasts are famous across the Pacific. Flavor: smoky, abundant, ceremonial. History: Tonga is Polynesia's only remaining kingdom; its feast culture is the region's most formal. See also: Lu Pulu, Ota Ika.
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