Hard
Tongan
Umu-Cooked Fish
Fish slow-cooked in a traditional underground oven for smoky flavor.
150
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
30 min
Prep Time
120 min
Cook Time
150 min
Total Time
Ingredients (4 items)
2.00 lb
Whole fish
cleaned, snapper or similar
1.00 cup
Coconut milk
4.00
Banana leaves
1.00 tsp
Salt
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Prepare umu by heating stones in a pit.
60 minutes
2
Season fish with salt, wrap in banana leaves.
3
Place fish on hot stones, cover with leaves.
4
Cook for 1 hour until fish is tender.
60 minutes
5
Unwrap and serve with coconut milk.