👨‍🍳 조리법

1. 1

   Prepare the umu: Light a fire with firewood, coconut husks, and shells. Once reduced to coals, carefully place volcanic rocks on top and let them heat for 30-40 minutes until glowing red. Remove excess firewood and coals, leaving the hot rocks.

2. 2

   Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. If using taro leaves, wash and pat them dry.

   💡 전문가 팁: Ensure chicken pieces are evenly coated with seasoning.
3. 3

   Wrap the chicken: Lay out softened banana leaves. If using taro leaves, place them on the banana leaves. Place the seasoned chicken pieces on top of the taro leaves (or directly on banana leaves if not using taro leaves). Pour coconut cream over the chicken.

4. 4

   Seal the parcels: Fold the banana leaves securely to create individual parcels for the chicken, ensuring no liquid can escape. If using taro leaves, they will be enclosed within the banana leaf parcel.

   💡 전문가 팁: Tie parcels with natural fibers or strips of banana leaf if needed.
5. 5

   Load the umu: Carefully place the banana leaf parcels containing the chicken onto the hot rocks in the umu. You may need to arrange some rocks to create a stable base.

   💡 전문가 팁: Work quickly to avoid losing too much heat.
6. 6

   Cover and cook: Cover the chicken parcels with more banana leaves or mats to seal in the heat and steam. Cover the entire umu with a large mat or corrugated iron to trap the heat.

7. 7

   Unearth and serve: Carefully remove the covering and banana leaf parcels. The chicken should be incredibly tender and infused with smoky flavor. Serve hot.

   💡 전문가 팁: Allow parcels to rest for a few minutes before opening.