Song Roast
The natives of Brana who refer to themselves at the Fiej had distinct culinary traditions before they were conquered and assimilated by the Idrans. Some of the Fiej still pass down these recipes and cooking practices. One of the most important cooking practices of the Fiej is the song roast.
History
The song roast is a time honored tradition among the Fiej that has been passed down from generation to generation. Nobody is certain when the first song roast occured, but it has become almost ritualized in practice and a key to cultural identity since the Fiej have assimilated into the Idran empire. The Idrans have allowed special protection of this practice even though it mixes different types of music that are not performed by Academy-trained musicians.Components
- Meat
- Jofi Fern
- Spices
- Open Fire
Execution
The head singer of the song roast sets a date. The members of the village make sure to collect sufficient Jofi ferns, meat, and spices from the nearby Jofi jungle. The entire village gathers around an open fire on the edges of the Jofi jungle before nightfall. Several members of the village will rub the spices into the meat that has been brought to the roast and wrap the meat in Jofi ferns. The villagers will then join in a song lead by the head singer that suspends the fern-wrapped meat over the open flames in a sort of dance. The meat will move closer and further from the fire in an intricate pattern that has not been replicated by those outside of a Fiej village. When the head singer finishes the song, the meat is collected and served to the entire village. This is performed frequently throughout the year since the Jofi jungle's provisions are continuous.
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