Umu (underground Oven) Roasted Vegetables
Umu Roasted Vegetables is a traditional Niuean dish that involves cooking a variety of fresh vegetables in an underground oven. This cooking method imparts a unique smoky flavor to the vegetables, making it a delicious and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
- Assorted fresh vegetables (e.g., pumpkin, sweet potato, taro, eggplant, capsicum, onion)
- Sea salt
- Coconut cream
- Banana leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the umu (underground oven) by heating rocks over a fire.
- Layer the assorted fresh vegetables on a bed of banana leaves and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Drizzle coconut cream over the vegetables.
- Wrap the vegetables in banana leaves and place them on the hot rocks in the umu.
- Cover the vegetables with more banana leaves and a layer of soil to trap the heat.
- Allow the vegetables to roast in the umu for about 1 hour.
- Uncover the vegetables, remove the banana leaves, and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Umu (Underground Oven)
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fiber
- 7g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Firewood Rocks Banana leaves
Tools
Shovel
Serving suggestions
Umu Roasted Vegetables pairs well with grilled fish or seafood dishes.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to use a variety of colorful vegetables for a visually appealing dish.
Cost
Low