Papua New Guinea

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 co... Read more

These small, rectangular-shaped dumplings come from the coastal regions of Papua New Guinea. They are made with sago (sometimes substituted with cassava) and mashed bananas, and the combination is then wrapped in banana leaves and boiled in coconut milk. If banana leaves are unavailable, aluminum... Read more

Kaima bona gatoi is a savory vegetable dish from Papua New Guinea. It is usually served as an accompaniment to barbecued meat and fish. The dish is prepared by grilling eggplants, zucchini, hot peppers, and onions. Before grilling, the vegetables should be marinated in a combination of vinegar, o... Read more

Kaukau is a Papuan term that generally refers to a variety of sweet potatoes. The most popular dish made with these sweet potatoes is prepared by baking them, removing the skin, then mashing the sweet potatoes with ingredients such as coconut milk, coconut oil, garlic, ginger, cheese, eggs, or ci... Read more

Bugandi egg drop soup is a hearty and nutritious Papuan soup prepared with fresh ingredients such as spinach, spring onions, and choko (a gourd-like pumpkin) shoots. When all of the ingredients are boiled in water, an egg is dropped into the soup, hence the name. It is recommended to serve the so... Read more

Kol pis no rais, meaning cold fish and rice, is a simple combination of fish and rice that is commonly consumed in Papua New Guinea. It typically consists of canned fish (usually tuna) and rice, and the combination may optionally be enhanced with any available vegetables such as peas and... Read more

Talautu is a traditional dessert that is typically served after a big meal. It is extremely simple to prepare, yet very delicious and refreshing. To prepare it, shredded coconut flesh, pineapple pieces, sugar, lemon juice, and coconut milk are combined in a bowl, then served, preferably in coconu... Read more

Breadfruit is an evergreen tree that’s probably native to New Guinea and the Malay Archipelago. The fruits have a warty light green exterior, while the flesh is cream-colored and starchy. When ripe, the pulp of the breadfruit turns soft. It can be baked, stuffed, mashed, and roasted. When u... Read more

Breadnut is an evergreen tree with very large leaves that’s probably native to Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The fruits are spherical in shape and covered in many short spines. The pulp is firm when unripe, but it turns soft with ripeness and it contains seeds that are s... Read more

Duruka, tebu telur, or pitpit (lat. Saccharum edule), is a perennial plant that typically grows in wet, damp soil and tropical environments. It is a tall, grass-like plant that belongs to the sugarcane species. The edible part is the flower, which stays unopene... Read more