Maori Hangi Vegetable Medley
Experience the traditional flavors of Polynesia with this Maori Hangi Vegetable Medley recipe. This dish is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy a variety of fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large kumara (sweet potato), peeled and sliced
- 2 cups pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 1 head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the hangi by heating rocks in a fire pit.
- Layer the vegetables in a large basket or foil-lined pit, starting with the carrots and potatoes on the bottom, followed by the kumara, pumpkin, cabbage, and onion.
- Dot the vegetables with butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the vegetables with a damp cloth or foil, then place the basket in the hangi pit.
- Cover the vegetables with more damp cloths and a layer of earth to seal in the heat.
- Cook the vegetables in the hangi for 1 hour, then carefully remove and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Hangi (Earth Oven)
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fiber
- 8g
Supplies
Large basket or foil Damp cloths Fire pit
Tools
Hangi pit
Serving suggestions
Serve the Maori Hangi Vegetable Medley as a side dish with grilled meat or fish for a complete Polynesian meal.
Tips & tricks
For an authentic touch, consider cooking the vegetables in an earth oven or using a traditional hangi pit for a smoky, earthy flavor.
Cost
$10