The “Hangi’s” roots come all the way from Fiji and the surrounding Archipelago Island Region. The name refers to “a pit in the ground used for cooking,” or an “Earth Oven.”

The name “Lovo” is the root word describing this tradition of “in-the-earth-cooking.” The “Hangi” is dug in the earth, then hot rocks are added to the pit, creating the bottom heating source for the cook. Next, several “packing layers” of vegetation are administered on top of the heated rocks. Included in the “packing layer” is the food to be cooked, wrapped in leaves, such as banana leaves, cabbage leaves, or others.

Just like the Hawaiian tradition of the Imu, this authentic cook calls for putting earth or soil on top of the “Lovo.” For similar results you may add hot rocks to the Earth Oven and place coals only on one side only. This “indirect heat” cooking style really works great for mimicking the original Hangi Fijian Lovo!

Enjoy the rich tradition of the Earth Oven Hangi Fijian Lovo, for “Flavor That Comes Straight From Mother Nature™”

Earth Oven. “The Newest Most Ancient Way To Cook – Hangi Fijan Lovo Style”. View traditional recipe here.