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