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Boil Up and Fried Bread

Cultural Context

Boil Up is a traditional Māori dish that reflects the communal and family-oriented nature of Māori culture. It often features a variety of meats and vegetables, symbolizing abundance and sharing. Served with fried bread, it has become a beloved comfort food in New Zealand, enjoyed by many families at gatherings and celebrations.

MāoriNZmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 kilo beef brisket
beef brisket bones
3 whole spinach
1 pack baby spinach
1 tablespoon garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
4 potatoes
4 carrots
2 to 3 cups water
5 cups flour
1 tablespoon salt
2 onions
oil

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than pork.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

1

Cut up the beef brisket and wash it thoroughly.

2

Place the beef brisket and bones in a pot, add salt, and cover with water.

3

Cook on medium heat for about 2 hours until tender.

4

Prepare the vegetables by cutting the spinach in half, adding baby spinach, potatoes, carrots, and onions in layers into the pot.

5

Check the beef and add water if necessary.

6

In a bowl, mix flour and salt, then add water to form a firm dough.

7

Knead the dough until it is not sticking to your hands.

8

Roll the dough into balls and cover with a tea towel to settle.

9

Once the beef is tender, add the layered vegetables to the pot and cook for about 20 minutes.

10

Add ginger and garlic for flavor, then mix and cover to boil for another 20 minutes.

11

Add spinach last and mix through, then place the dough balls on top and cover to cook for another 10 minutes.

12

In a low heated pan, add oil and fry the dough balls, flipping them until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfrying

Equipment Needed

potpanmixing bowlknifetea towel

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Boil UpFried Bread

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