Mumu

Mumu is a traditional dish from Papua New Guinea, prepared in a pit or a hole in the ground that is filled with hot stones. The pit is lined with banana leaves, and the leaves are then filled with layers of ingredients such as leafy greens, root vegetables, meat, fruit, and large quantities of coconut milk. The whole concoction is lined with one more layer of banana leaves so that the steam doesn't escape. Preparing mumu is a laborious task, and it usually involves the whole family, both men and women, old and young.