Lumi cevata

Lumi cevata is a type of edible seaweed from Fiji, specifically from the island of Gau. It's made from Hypnea Pannosa seaweed, commonly found in saltwater lagoons. The name "cevata" refers to its congealed state after cooking, which resembles a pie, and thus, it is sometimes called lumi pai (lumi pie) in parts of Fiji.

This congealed texture is achieved by cooking the seaweed with coconut cream. The traditional preparation involves cooking the lumi cevata in coconut cream, resulting in a dish known as vakalolo, which refers to any food cooked in coconut cream (lolo).