How to make a Hangi!

Today in Maori, we were learning about Hangi. We were learning about what they were and how they were made. Anyways, a Hangi is a traditional New Zealand Maori method of cooking. It is when they cook food on heated rocks that are buried in a pit over, which is also known as an umu. Hangi is used for large groups on special occasions. When I first found out about Hangi, I wanted to try it because I found it interesting to cook food underground. But if you want to know how to make a Hangi here are the steps to make one.

Step 1: The first step for making a Hangi is to dig a pit that will be big enough for the food.
Step 2: The second step is to make a fire in the bottom of the pit using hardwood.
Step 3: The third step is to pile up rocks that can handle the heat from the fire, pile them up on top of the hardwood.
Step 4: The fourth step is to set the wood on fire and leave it to burn.
Step 5: Once the wood has burnt out, the rocks should be really hot.
Step 6: Prepare the food.
Step 7: Place the food on the Hangi, meat on the bottom and vegetables on top.
Step 8: Cover the food with wet clothes, it has to be white clothes because if you put clothes with colour the food will turn the same colour as the piece of clothing.
Step 9: When the food is covered with clothing, cover it with dirt.
Step 10: After 3 hours uncover the Hangi and remove the food. Then you should have your food!

Ko Au/Ta Moko

This term on Maori, we are learning their language and their history. Our Maori teacher has made a slide with different activities for us to do. Like, put pictures of your whanau, what relatives are called in Maori, etc. But some of the pictures are very old. Although, anyways I hope you enjoy the slide.