A Samoan umu is an above-ground oven of hot volcanic stones. The stones are heated in a fire before the food is placed on top, wrapped in banana leaves or coconut fronds, or put into half coconuts.

At its most basic, an earth oven is a pit in the ground used to trap heat and bake, smoke, or steam food. Earth ovens have been used in many places and cultures in the past, and the presence of such cooking pits is a key sign of human settlement often sought by archaeologists.

For Polynesian nations, cooking in earth ovens is as typical as Czechs hanging half a kilogram of bacon in a smokehouse. Samoa is no exception. The method of preparation doesn’t differ much from island to island, but the Samoans assert with convincing certainty that their umu is the best.

Hāngī (Māori: [ˈhaːŋiː]) is a traditional New Zealand Māori method of cooking food using heated rocks buried in a pit oven, called an umu. [1] It is still used for large groups on special occasions, as it allows large quantities of food to be cooked without the need for …

Walk through any Samoan village on a Sunday and you'll be met with the mouthwatering smell of food cooking in traditional umu ovens. It’s a smoky, savoury yet sweet smell with a tantalising hint of coconut that has been around for as long as Samoan people have lived on these islands – more than 3,000 years.

2023年3月27日 · If you saw the demonstration at Pasifika Festival – or if you’ve just always wanted to know how it’s done – here’s a step-by-step guide to preparing your own umu oven. A Sāmoan umu is an...

AS SEEN ON THECOCONET.TV The staple of every Samoan diet is the humble UMU (earth oven)! Check out how you too can experience tender taro, perfect palusami, and freshly-caught fish, OLD SCHOOL...

2024年10月3日 · One of the most distinctive features of Samoan food preparation is the umu, a traditional earth oven used to cook large meals for families and gatherings. How an Umu …

2024年12月23日 · The Umu, or earth oven, is a central cooking method in Samoa, reflecting communal and family bonds. Coconut cream, or Fa’alifu, is a staple ingredient that enhances the flavor of many Samoan dishes. Fire plays a symbolic and practical role in Samoan cooking, representing both warmth and transformation.

The staple of every Samoan diet is the humble UMU (earth oven)! Check out how you too can experience tender taro, perfect palusami, and freshly-caught fish, OLD SCHOOL STYLE. It's the perfect way to eat the island way!