Puha / Watercress Māori Boil Up

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.

Gather watercress and POA from under the trees and by the river.

Pick fresh POA that snaps when picked.

Wash the POA under water to remove dirt and scrub it clean.

Check the meat that has been cooking for a couple of hours.

Add watercress and all gathered vegetables to the pot with the meat.

Ensure the pot lid closes properly once the watercress and POA start to break down.

Cook for another 45 minutes to an hour until the vegetables are properly cooked.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary