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Best Māori Food!! KING OF HANGI in Aotearoa (New Zealand)!

2024-11-26 Travel & Events
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🇳🇿 5 Must Eat Foods in Auckland: https://youtu.be/yv7PLNuijYo 👉 SUBSCRIBE for more: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkWiens 👕 T-shirts: https://store.migrationology.com/ Today we are learning about the most traditional and greatest of all foods of Aotearoa (New Zealand), a Māori hangi, which is an underground oven that’s been used in New Zealand for over 1000 years. We’re meeting up with Rewi, better known as the Hangi Master ( https://hangimaster.co.nz/ ), who has dedicated his life to perfecting hangi cooking, and preserving his Māori cultural heritage. Again, in the words of Rewi, “you haven’t been to Aotearoa until you’ve eaten indigenous food”, and I agree. There’s nothing better than a hangi in New Zealand! First, we went to harvest some local herbs and plants from the forest - both for cooking and for flavoring. On the menu we had chicken, lamb, pork, and mutton birds - a unique delicacy. What I loved is that Rewi seasoned everything the Māori way, using saltwater to soak the meats, and seasoning with a spicy leaf and seaweed. The hangi cooked for just about an hour and a half, and in the meantime, we devoured a fish cooked in the coals. The basket of food came out smoldering hot, everything cooked until fall apart tender. The flavors were smokey and steamed all at the same time. And I loved how everything retained its flavor without getting dried out. The food was amazing, and the hospitality of Rewi and his knowledge of Māori food and ingredients was a highlight. Thanks to Rewi, Hangi Master: ► https://hangimaster.co.nz/ ► https://www.facebook.com/HangiMasterNZ Christian Kasper ► https://www.instagram.com/happyckone/ Follow on Social Media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markwiensfoodvideos ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/migrationology/ ►Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@markwiens 👕 T-shirts: https://store.migrationology.com/ 🌶 Ghost Chili: https://amzn.to/3PNTvNQ 🎥 Camera gear I use: https://amzn.to/3FVdBUd (some of these are affiliate links and I will make a small commission from any sales)

Top Comments (10)

@lolmayne 2024-11-26

the REAL food of New Zealand Aotearoa. Stoked you visited our people, Mark!

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@mahmahlahlahlahlah4011 2024-11-26

Hangi Master you did Aotearoa NZ proud! Im so glad Mark decided to visit you, not only did your hangi look freaking amazing but you were a top tier host, even including Micah. U made me feel so proud to come from here!

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@andy_cooks 2024-11-29

Rewi is a legend. I loved spending time with him—he’s a super genuine guy and was so willing to share his incredible wealth of knowledge.

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@Maja_boo 2024-11-26

The maori guy is fantastic - so calm, so kind and friendly.

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@Kingfish4444 2024-11-26

Im south african born but raised in New Zealand now living in Australia, I cant tell you how much i miss this beautiful country. The Maori people are so welcoming and full of love towards everyone, the food especially the hungi is one of my favourite foods on the planet and i miss having it every weekend. So glad you got to experience this wonderful culture Mark.

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@prodgers71 2024-11-26

Micah has to be the most seasoned world traveler, EVER. By the time this kid becomes a teenager, he'll be a master Chen and food expert! Micah will remember and cherish all these experiences his parents spent with him. I think it's cool that Mr. Wiens takes his family with him on almost every trip he takes. Family is everything!

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@432htz3 2024-11-26

As a caucasian nz'r I can say honestly with no bias that a good Hangi is amongst the best food you can taste... every flavour intertwines with everything else because the vapour cannot escape. ......and the smokieness is just right. It's a flavour you can not describe.....only experience. it's next level.

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@chris-vecchio 2024-11-26

"Only an hour and a half." "This is a small basket." 😳 I love to hear that haha! I loved seeing Micah so happy to help carry the plants/herbs and then excited to help with the shoveling. You can tell Rewi loved having Micah helping out as well. It was so cool to see him chatting with Micah in the background and laughing when Micah exclaimed "Oh nooo!". Rewi would be an awesome uncle.

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@eyobgebreselassie511 2024-11-26

I thought this was one of the best episodes. In fact, I'd like to know more about Maori's culture.

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@soulovee8238 2025-01-04

As a Maori myself this made me teary and made my heart melt. It is so heartwarming to see how different cultures can merge and connect simply through the sharing of beautiful food. What a privilege for both Mark and our Hangi master. Love this ❤

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