General
hangi
What does hangi mean?
A traditional Māori method of cooking food using heated stones in a covered pit, and the meal produced by it.
"They put down a hangi for the whole marae."
Origin
From Māori 'hāngī'; the earth-oven cooking method and resulting feast.
Frequently asked questions
What is a hangi?
A hangi is a traditional Māori method of cooking food using heated stones buried in a covered pit, as well as the feast that results from it.
What does 'put down a hangi' mean?
It means to prepare and set up an earth oven, placing the food and heated stones into the pit to cook, often for a large group.
What food is cooked in a hangi?
Meats like pork, chicken and lamb along with vegetables such as kumara and potatoes are commonly cooked in a hangi.
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