Hangi Complete Guide NZ - The ONLY completely comprehensive Hangi guide in the World. Includes step-by-step instructions, equipment lists, high resolution images and video footage. http://www.howtohangi.co.nz/ en-nz Food neville@howtohangi.co.nz 2010 How To Hangi What is a Hangi? A Hangi is a traditional Maori way of cooking food underground. The technique originated from early Maori settlers and is still practiced today because of the unique taste it gives to the food. This article briefly explains exactly how a Hangi is cooked in the tarditional way. There is absolutely NO taste similar to a Hangi anywhere in the World. If you visit New Zealand it is an absolute MUST DO. A Hangi is cooked in the following way: Step 1: Special volcanic stones are gathered as a source of heat to cook the food. Step 2: These stones are placed in a fire and heated for quite a few hours until they are white hot. Step 3: Dig a Hangi Pit. It gets buried underground. Step 4: Stack your Hangi basket with a combination of raw, but thouroughly defrosted, meat and vegetables. Hangi baskets are usually built of wire or steel. Step 5: Transfer the hot stones into the pit. Quickly put the basket on top of the hot stones. Step 6: Drape the basket with damp sacking cloth. Step 7: Use spades to cover the Hangi again with dirt until there is no steam escaping. Step 8: Wait 2-3 hours and uncover the Hangi and 'Hey Presto', you've just produced your very own Hangi! Hangi food is typically served as a self service buffet. The food is spread out on a table and people can help themselves as they please. If you want more information about this truly unique cooking technique visit our website for photos, specific information and video footage. http://www.howtohangi.co.nz/ 15 Mar 2010 01:03:05 GMT Food neville@howtohangi.co.nz