MUMU: PAPUA NEW GUINEA’S NATIONAL DISH

Mumu is a dish that requires time, patience, and a communal spirit. Here’s a simplified version of the recipe that you can try at home.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 kg pork or chicken
• 2 sweet potatoes
• 2 bananas
• 1 taro root
• A bunch of leafy greens
• Banana leaves for wrapping

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut the meat into large chunks and season it with salt.
2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, bananas, and taro root into sizable pieces.
3. Arrange banana leaves at the bottom of a large pot.
4. Layer the seasoned meat on top of the banana leaves.
5. Add the chopped vegetables over the meat layer.
6. Cover everything with more banana leaves to trap heat inside.
7. Place a lid on your pot and cook on low heat for about three hours until all ingredients are tender.