Maori Hangi Roasted Vegetables

Maori Hangi Roasted Vegetables is a traditional Oceanic dish that brings out the natural flavors of the vegetables through slow cooking. This recipe is perfect for a gathering or special occasion.

Maori Hangi Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 5 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 onions, peeled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the hangi by heating the stones in a pit lined with wood and banana leaves.
  2. Coat the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Wrap the vegetables in banana leaves and place them on the hot stones in the hangi.
  4. Cover the vegetables with more banana leaves and a damp cloth, then cover the pit with soil to trap the steam.
  5. Cook the vegetables in the hangi for 2 hours, allowing the natural flavors to develop.
  6. Uncover the hangi, remove the vegetables, and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Hangi (earth oven)

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
3g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Banana leaves Wood for fire Soil for covering

Tools

Hangi pit Large cloth

Serving suggestions

Serve the Maori Hangi Roasted Vegetables with a side of steamed rice and grilled fish for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to check the doneness of the vegetables by piercing them with a fork before serving.

Cost

$10