Pekonaná
Pekonaná is a term originating from the indigenous languages of the Amazon rainforest, specifically referring to a traditional method of food preparation. It is characterized by the slow cooking of ingredients wrapped in large leaves, such as banana or plantain leaves, and then placed directly in hot embers or buried in a preheated earthen oven. This technique allows for a gentle, moist cooking process, infusing the food with subtle smoky flavors from the embers and the aroma of the leaves.
The primary ingredients often used in pekonaná include various types of meat, fish, and root vegetables like
Pekonaná is more than just a cooking method; it is deeply embedded in the cultural practices of