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CHEAP Pizza Hut BREAKFAST & Māori TRADITIONAL Food Cooked in Hāngī (UNDERGROUND OVEN) in New Zealand

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Māori Hangi

Cultural Context

Originating from the Māori people of New Zealand, Hangi is a traditional cooking method that involves steaming food in an underground pit. This communal meal is often prepared for special occasions and gatherings, symbolizing hospitality and connection. Today, Hangi is celebrated not only within Māori culture but has also gained popularity among New Zealanders and visitors, often served at festivals and cultural events.

MāoriNZmain
240 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
1 large Pizza Hut pizza
1 large meat lovers pizza
1 large margarita pizza
1 cup barbecue sauce
4 oz pepperoni
4 oz ham
4 oz sausage
8 oz cheese
1 San Francisco crust
2 lbs ribs
1/2 cup banana ketchup
1 cup traditional adobo
2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
1 cup rice
2 cups sweet potato, cubed
2 cups pumpkin, cubed
2 tablespoons special spices

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

root vegetables

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes add flavor and nutrition while carrots are more affordable.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

1

Order a large pizza from Pizza Hut, choosing a meat lovers and a margarita pizza.

2

Taste the meat lovers pizza, noting the quality of the cheese and the crust.

3

Taste the margarita pizza, commenting on the ingredients like onions, tomatoes, and pesto.

4

Visit the Rib Crib restaurant to try their ribs, which are simmered for two hours and then grilled over charcoal.

5

Describe the ribs as falling off the bone and highlight the flavors, including the smokiness and sweetness from the barbecue sauce.

6

Taste the traditional Filipino adobo, noting its tenderness and rich flavor.

7

Drive to Roto Rua, experiencing the scenery and the smell of sulfur from hot springs.

8

Participate in a traditional Māori cultural experience, learning about the village and trying various snacks.

9

Learn about the earth oven (Hāngī) and what foods are cooked in it, including chicken, beef cheek, lamb, and sweet potato.

10

Watch as the chef explains the traditional cooking method and the unique flavor it imparts.

Cooking Techniques

pit cookingsteaming

Equipment Needed

shovelfire pithot stonesflax leavescovering material

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

HangiHāngī

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