Cooking in Clay Pot

My last trip to Lae in Late November I was presented with a clay pot from my big sister. It was nicely fashioned and just enough to cook meals for a family of 5 although mine is only two. I brought it back with me with much enthusiasm as I look forward to trying it out on my electric stove. A friend blessed me with some Morobe Bananas Which became the first lot of food to test the clay pot. With a clay pot you need to line the bottom of the pot with leaves big leafy aibika are ideal but you can use just about any greens you want. I also use pandan leaves as well.You line them at the bottom then you place your vegetables and protein use real coconut if you really want the feel and taste of local food cooked over the fire. Scape your coconut and milk it over the food cover with foil and put the lid on top. In no time you will have such wonderful aroma coming from the pot. It fires up really well and cooks once the pot is hot. Once the food is cooked remove from the hot plate and serve. You will get to taste the real authentic taste of the local vegetables and it does taste like food cooked over the open fire. BTW the clay pot comes from the Markham Valley of Morobe Province I believe it is call Guri in the local Atzera language. I love my pot now one of my prize collections.

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