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Nutritional Values
700kcal
45gProtein
30gCarbs
40gFat
6gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Hāngi
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Hāngi — [HAA-ngee]
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A traditional Māori method of cooking food using heated rocks buried in a pit oven.
Why try it?
Hāngi offers a unique insight into Māori culture and traditions, representing communal gatherings and ceremonial feasts in New Zealand.
How it tastes
Hāngi-cooked food has a distinctive earthy aroma and a smoky flavor. The slow cooking process renders meat tender and vegetables infused with a rich taste.
Origin & History — first documented: 1200
The Hāngi has been a central part of Māori culinary practices for centuries, used for special occasions, celebrations, and community gatherings. Its origins predate European settlement in New Zealand.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g chicken
- 🥩 500 g lamb
- 🥕 300 g potatoes
- 🥕 300 g kumara (sweet potato)
- 🥕 200 g pumpkin
- 🥕 100 g cabbage
Method
- 1 Prepare meat and vegetables, seasoning them with salt and herbs.
- 2 Heat volcanic stones until red hot in a pit dug in the ground.
- 3 Place the food in woven baskets or foil, cover with packed earth.
- 4 Cook for 3-4 hours until food is tender and infused with earthy flavors.
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