Traditional Maori Boil Up with Wild Pork, Watercress, and Doughboys

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken provides a leaner protein option.

kumara

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: regular potato

Regular potatoes are more widely available and less expensive.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: lettuce

Kale offers more nutrients while lettuce is often cheaper.

onions

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: green onions

Shallots add flavor while green onions are more budget-friendly.

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Add pork to the boiling water and simmer for 20-30 minutes until tender.

Peel and chop potatoes and kumara into large chunks.

Add potatoes and kumara to the pot, cooking for 15-20 minutes until soft.

Chop cabbage, onions, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.

Add cabbage, onions, and carrots to the pot and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Season the broth with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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