A mixed dish cooked in an earth oven, featuring meat and vegetables.
Why try it?
Mumu is a traditional way of cooking that showcases the communal spirit and hospitality of the people in Madang. It involves slow cooking beneath heated stones, a method that brings out unique flavors.
How it tastes
Mumu has a smoky and rich flavor, with tender meat and well-cooked vegetables forming a delightful mix. The aroma is earthy with hints of spices, and it is served hot straight from the oven.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Mumu traces back to ancient practices in Madang, where it was a central part of communal gatherings and celebrations. Over the centuries, it became synonymous with festivity in the region, with family and friends gathering to share meals cooked this way. Traditionally, it was prepared with whatever meat was available from hunting.
Recipe
Ingredients
🥩500 g chicken
🥕300 g taro
🥕300 g sweet potatoes
200 g bananas
🥛200 ml coconut milk
🧂50 g ginger
🧄150 g onions
🧄50 g garlic
Method
1Prepare the earth oven by heating stones over a fire.
2Peel and cut taro, sweet potatoes, and bananas.
3Season and wrap the meat and vegetables with coconut milk in banana leaves.
4Place the wrapped food in the pit, cover with heated stones, and cook for several hours.
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