ื Finally, the lava rocks get so hot that they glow red and white
The fire is then brushed aside, and several of the hot rocks are
placed inside the turkey or pig. The meat is then wrapped in the
long, broad leaves of the ti plant and tied up tightly with wire.
Before the pig or turkey is placed in the imu, chopped pieces of
banana plant are spread over the hot rocks. The white, juicy lining
of this plant makes a lot of steam, but it can also cause a bitter taste,
so ti leaves are layered over it.