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Welcome back!! I'd like to share a traditional dish that I learnt to make while on my christmas holiday in the village. This is a very special dish . It is called "Asamp". I'd like to call it traditional cake because of the way its prepared, with layers that looks like the cake. The layers of mixer of kumu( veges) will capture you eyes. Haha!! (picture below) I've been told that only few elderly mothers can make the best asamp. (actually I wasn't told until I finished making this dish haha!! So probably I have made the team, yay!!) When ever there's a traditional marriage ceremony, the bride's people prepare this special dish for the groom's people. The dish is presented to the groom with the new bride. The groom and his people will share the dish. The flavor and the taste will tell whether the union will last or not.( traditional belief ) Preparation: 1️⃣A mumu place (ground oven) is prepared. 2️⃣Stones are heated over the fire. 3️⃣A small siz