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Boil-Up

Cultural Context

Boil-Up is a traditional New Zealand dish rooted in Māori culture, often enjoyed as a communal meal. It reflects the country's connection to the land and sea, utilizing local vegetables and meats. This hearty dish is not only a staple in many households but also symbolizes family gatherings and shared experiences. Today, variations exist across New Zealand, with families incorporating their favorite ingredients, making it a beloved comfort food.

New ZealandNZmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg meaty pork bones
1 bacon hock
4 medium-sized potatoes
1 medium onion
2 large kumara
½ pumpkin
4 cabbage leaves
1 large bunch watercress
½ tsp salt
1 cup self raising flour
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup water

pork bones

🥗Healthier: chicken bones

💰Cheaper: beef bones

Chicken bones provide a lighter flavor and are often less expensive.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is more affordable and still adds a savory flavor.

1

Peel and dice potatoes, pumpkin and kumara into 2cm cubes.

2

Wash and roughly chop the watercress and cabbage.

3

Slice onion and place with pork bones and hock in a large stockpot.

4

Pour in just enough water to cover bones and hock, season with salt and then gently simmer for 1½ hours.

5

Skim off any fat from top and remove bones, scraping off any remaining meat off the bones back in to the pot.

6

Peel the hock, chop the meat then add it in.

7

Add all root vegetables to pot and simmer a further 20 minutes.

8

Add all green vegetables to pot and cover.

9

Lightly season the flour with salt.

10

Gradually add water to form a dough.

11

Break off small bits of dough and form 2-3cm balls.

12

Place doughboys on top of boil-up, cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large stockpotknifecutting boardladle

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Boil UpNew Zealand Boil-Up

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