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Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

πŸ”₯780kcal
πŸ’ͺ52gProtein
🌾34gCarbs
πŸ₯‘54gFat
🌿8gFibre
βš–οΈ500 gServing

* Per serving · 500 g. May vary.

Lovo

How to order / say it
Say it Lovo β€” [Lo-vo]
Order I'd like a plate of Lovo, please.
Locally Au vinakata e dua na rara ni Lovo, vinaka.
Say locally

A traditional Fijian earth oven meal featuring meats, vegetables, and coconut.

Why try it?

Lovo is a cultural treasure that is central to communal gatherings in Nadi, representing unity and the sharing of food. It showcases the traditional Fijian cooking methods deeply rooted in the social fabric.

How it tastes

The smoke-tinged aroma adds depth to the tender and flavorful meats. Vegetables cooked in the lovo have a distinct earthiness and retain a soft texture infused with the rich flavors of coconut.

Origin & History β€” first documented: 1800

Lovo cooking dates back centuries as an indigenous method using an earth oven to prepare large communal meals. Particularly popular in Nadi, it is now an essential part of celebrations and communal events.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • πŸ₯© 500 g pork shoulder
  • πŸ₯© 500 g chicken
  • πŸ₯• 200 g taro leaves
  • πŸ₯• 200 g cassava
  • πŸ₯› 100 ml coconut cream
  • πŸ₯• for wrapping banana leaves

Method

  1. 1 Prepare and season meats and vegetables.
  2. 2 Wrap items in banana leaves and secure tightly.
  3. 3 Dig a pit and heat rocks at the bottom.
  4. 4 Place food packets over hot rocks and cover with earth.
  5. 5 Cook for several hours until meats are tender.

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