I learnt one of the oldest cooking methods - the Hāngī (aka earth oven)
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- Опубликовано: 14 апр 2023
- I’m back in my home country of New Zealand to show you all the Aotearoa Hangi! You’ve been requesting this dish for a while, but I knew the only way to do it right was to head home and let Rewi Spraggon, the Hangi Master, take charge and lead us through the steps. And afterwards, we fed the hungry whanau (family). I hope you enjoy this ancient method of cooking as much as I have enjoyed sharing it with you!
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I used to live in Edinburgh, and was treated to a Hangi feast of turkey and veg by a Maori lad. He dug the hole and heated iron in a fire, cleaned out the ash, then the turkey and veg went into the basket wrapped in cabbage leaves. Covered in damp clothes and then the earth. Took a good few hours to cook. I was starved by the time it was ready, but the women had to eat first he told me. He fed around 30 people that Christmas Day in Edinburgh. The food was delicious. I'll never forget the steam rising from the ground when he unearthed it. One of the best experiences of my life.
a blessing..very lovely
@ngatarawa warren no kids there that day.
Awesome that makes me smile.
I just let everyone get in first so I can finish my beer lol
@ngatarawa warren every iwi do things differently, just cause you do something one way doesn't mean others do.
it's an awesome thing to have such a talented chef on yt that doesn't riddle his videos with loud, unnecessary edits. your videos have become a staple in my everyday life chef, its nice to see you succeeding and shit
Or a vpn sponsor square space or skill share
You know Babe is in the background editing all these videos. No way Andy can both cook and edit videos lol. Therefore, Babe is the one who really deserves all the credit. Andy’s just a prop…
@@LILbig666 or… ya know, they both deserve credit for each doing integral parts of making great content. Healthy marriages are a partnership that enhance the better aspects of each person, and that is exactly what’s happening here. “Props” don’t have real skills, but these people definitely do.
@@conaldeugenepeterson2147 no way a grown adult doesn’t understand the concept of sarcasm. Lost faith in humanity HARD from your comment lol. Damn it’s been a while since I’ve been baffled and disappointed like that. Shiiiit
@@LILbig666 so you were *only* being sarcastic about Andy being a prop, and *not* about Babe’s editing skills? Or were you sarcastic about both Andy and Babe?
Or (what my money’s on) did you make a thoughtlessly snide comment, and are trying to play it off by saying “you don’t know funny… faith in humanity… shiiiiiiit”.
Either your terrible at sarcasm or like being mean.
Pick one.
Im Maori from Rotorua. My 2 iwi are Ngati Whatua and Ngati Kahangungu. Living in Karlsruhe Germany now. We have a kiwi group here and since 2019 pre covid, we have a hangi weekend every year. We are fortunate enough to have a member of our group that owns a family winery here. Every year we set up camp for 3 days on her family vineyard. The weekend starts fridays with food prep and re-digging the pit and preparing the fire. The best wood ive ever used for hangi is the vine and roots from the grape vine. It burns slow and extremley hot.. And after prep our invited guest prepare the dinner bbq which consists of pies traditional, cake pavlova, rice bubble cake, lollie cake and your average run of the mill bbq in anticipation for the next day. On our first year, we invited our german friends and familys. Some came early in the morning to witness the actual process from lighting the fire to laying the food down. Just remember, most of these people have never experienced anything like this. Or most of them were curious and sceptical. Since i hadnt made a hangi for several years, it was very nerve racking for me and my hangi partner. My sons godfater from New Calodonia, he also has alot of experience with hangi. I remember my dad said to put the potatoes on top of the basket since they, were the hardest food in the basket (well Taro back home) so when we take the wet cloth off, if you can put your finger through the potatoes, then the meat is cooked and will fall off the bone I think you can imagine our relief after this test is complete and sucsessful. Hasnt failed us for our 4 years weve been doing this. Now its a annual tradition in this small part of the world and the night goes on after the feast with me and another Maori boy living in Heidelberg we play guitar and pull out the old ten guitars tunes😊. Eventually half the village of Salzfeld, where the location id,, show up and sing and dance the whole night through. Just like we did with our aunties and uncles. So now its a tradtion for our little group here in Germany. Maybe this year, july 1st we can make a video and post it here. Thanks for the video and i have subscribed to your Chanel.
Trip them all out and do the whole feast mate .... Raw fish , fry bread , surimi salad , potato salad , trifle with raspberry fizzy 😂
Ngati Kahungunu?
Sounds awesome😊😊
Kia ora bro! Living the life ay
👍 cool 😎 to see other kiwis around the world
This has to be the most special episode you've ever posted. I'm aware of similar cooking methods ftom other cultures, but I've never seen this specific style of cooking before. I'm thoroughly impressed by this man who is keeping a traditional art alive. I'm also thoroughly jealous of everyone who got to eat that food. It looks delicious!
Hangi food has a really unique taste, there is nothing like it. This one is super fancy with the brick pits (so they would be able to do them regularly. Usually they would just be a hole in the ground. The wood they use Manuka is super awesome for smoking (we use it for smoking bacon etc as well). So you have all these flavours/aromas mixing - the manuka, smoke, the earth used, the leaves as well as all the meat and veg.
The spiritual and healing properties of Manuka are well known
Tēnā koe. I appreciate that, it was a very special video to make
@@kimburke575 and the Kawakawa leaves he chopped up for the potatoes (peppery taste) is medicinal as well very healing rongoa
I’m an Aussie fella, lucky enough to be married to a Kiwi, who’s Father-In-law is a Maori. We do a Hangi every first night we get back to Rarangi. So amazing. If this art dies out we’re losing the gifted peoples way of creating amazing food in a traditional way. If you have the chance, get around it! 40x better than any AUS low n slow we do. Completely different and well worth the wait
Ao Tea Roa for the win and great Vid Andy 👍🏼👍🏼😊💪🏻😊💪🏻
The Aussie aboriginals have ash cooking, which is the oldest known form of cooking. I've had traditionally prepared kangaroo tail ash baked, best meat I've had. It's pretty fundamental in the preparation, but worth honouring.
This just warmed my heart, love big food gatherings and BBQs like this, and the heritage and culture is just beautiful.
Food history and culture is an incredible thing. Thanks for watching!
@@andy_cooks it really is! No, thank you Andy and your team for your hard work, your content is amazing
From a fellow kiwi, I absolutely love this video so much - thank you for showing a gorgeous part of Aotearoas culture in an absolutely perfect way 👌🏼🤌🏽
Fellow Kiwi here, amazing bro, thanks for sharing this. Living in Melbourne for 10 years this country doesn't celebrate their culture and history like the Kiwis do. Very proud.
Lol speak for yourself Tongans are still doing umus and pig spits here in Australia and they go hard I’m sure the Samoans are still going hard too
@@Sina_and_Soni would never have known that. Fantastic to hear
Has been near 20 years since I experienced a Hāngī and still the best way to cook a feast, We had some Moaris working out at Yellow Waters Cooinda out in Kakadu National Park, Put down chickens Lamb, Barra and a small pig from the local Aboriginal Gagadju Community, an experience I will never forget.. That said a community Hāngī pit, what a bloody fantastic idea not only to bring community together but hand down the ways of tradition. Bloody unreal video
Makes me nostalgic hearing that. Used to work on Opium Creek Station, not too far from there, and remember our mouth-watering Sunday evening Barbies, with Barra, buffalo and magpie goose. And a beer, the only time of the week we could have a couple.
I'm Australian but love Maori culture and Hangi is one of my absolute favorite meals - I want to visit this place so bad and learn traditional Hangi as well as culture. Even teaching myself Te Maori Aotearoa
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We appreciate u bro. Ka mau te wehi (awesum)
tu meke our overseas cuzzie
So cool to see Andy’s respect for this native tradition, not only the results but the process as well. Further proof that Andy is the best!
Maori are the indigenous people and traditions of New Zealand. Maori are Polynesian Islanders
The only thing traditional about that hangi was the rocks an wood
Brilliant Andy, you showed him a level of respect that he deserved, two men who are Brilliant at their crafts
Thanks bro
Just saw this and subscribed because, I and many others have known Rewi and are very supportive of what he has achieved. Tena koe e hoa
Kia ora. Rewi is an absolute legend, it was great to cook alongside him.
Loved this…Andy sharing an interesting part of Māori culture. The whole process was amazing and the food looked delicious!😃
Andy is from New Zealand
Tēnā koe
Hangi, explained with detailed history and in English. Knowing that our Hangi chef is a fluent speaker of Te Reo Maori. Our NZ chef now living in Australia 🇦🇺 is my favourite chef on tik tok. Thanks for returning 💕 home and YouTubing an ancient dish.😊
That was a total joy to watch. So genuine ❤
Thank you legend!
Absolutely. So down to earth.
Proud of you for helping keep the Māori tradition alive. ❤
Tēnā koe 🙏
Awesome brother....Great to see you back at the motherland cooking a hangi..🤙🏽
It was an epic trip back home
In the highlands of Peru they cook in the ground with hot stones and cover with plants it’s called “La Pachamanca” In native language from that region means pot of earth
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Maori and Peru have a ancient connection. Maori potatoes originate from there we call them Peru Peru
@@tumeke4328 wow! They said that the pre- Incas culture and Incas travelled in the “totoras” boats(made out of totora straw in Peru) to the Polynesia and all that part of the Pacific Ocean
@@nickie88888 yeah Polynesians are told the same story growing up. Sweet Potatoes most likely migrated through Polynesia by trade with the natives of South America. Later the Polynesians introduced it to some parts of South East Asia before being reintroduced to most South East Asian countries by the Spanish.
@nickie888888 awesome aye bro, Maori and the indigenous people of Rapa Nui can speak in eachothers own language and understand one another and communicate because it's so similar
Such a beautiful video. My uncle is a Kiwi and and I grew up around his effusive love and appreciation for his Maori bruddahs. New Zealand is a world leader in reconciliation between their colonial past and the indigenous people, and seeing your hongi with your bruddah made me well up a bit. Thank you!
As a born Kiwi who grew up in Aus my family always talked about Hangi's in the backyard. This is such an amazing video, you should be very proud of your content. Loving the mix of new age, tradition and technique!!
This took me back to Rotorua when I made my first hangi along with some local kiwis. As an international student, making and enjoying the hangi was the most enjoyable thing I've ever done in my life. It brings back so much energy
Got some mates who use to DIY it inside anytime they felt homesick.
They used a metal basket lined with rocks putting in leaves then put their meat and veges in it and cover it over with more leaves. Wrap it in a wet tea towels. They put it in a normal oven with some rocks around it and a tray of water beneath it on the bottom shelf.
Yum yum, was it do down with a beer or two but remember,
no sipping.
The DIY isn't tradional but when your homesick it's better than anything the shop sells. Great work.
Thanks Mate
I hope when things get a little tiring, or old, or tedious while filiming, that you know that these videos provide me (and a ton others) a lot of joy and we are appreciative of all of your hard work!
Thank you for the great content and for being a good person
I love Andy. Just a breath of fresh air!! I especially love the comraderie and respect. It's so lovely to see.😊
Andy what makes your show so enjoyable is your respect for food. From making Babe ❤️ anything she fancies to a Breyani now a Hangi. You are amazing. Thank you 🤗
absolutely loved this vid, so wholesome and appreciate this style.
Like IMU in Hawaii.
I still remember my dad and uncles digging the pit and the fire to heat the stones. It's a tradition that is disappearing.
Andy you inspire me to cook for my family. To share the love is wonderful.
That’s great to hear, keep cooking brother!
I really enjoyed this. I’ve learned so much from Chef Andy. Thank you for your hard work!
Andy you're like me. When I'm in Australia my accent is milder and back home in NZ my Kiwi accent subconsciously comes out stronger.
Just started watching some of your shorts and videos and honestly i love the shorts and videos you post I can watch you for hours thanks for giving me something to watch keep up the good work. Looking forward to see what you have to offer in the future!
really enjoyed this. Ancient cooking techniques are really fascinating
You’re awesome Andy! My opinion this video is the best yet!
Hi Andy….just a phenomenal video….I so enjoyed learning about the history and meaning of this cooking method and the process in which it takes to make it happen….WELL DONE!👏👏👌👌😁😁
Thank you 🙏
Love it how your accent comes in so strong when ur home brother! Ka pai
Would love more stuff like this! Brilliant stuff Andy
That was so interesting Andy, many thanks for posting. I love to see different cooking styles and cultures. You've a lovely friendly and relaxed style that's full of information. Greetings from North Wales UK 🙋♂🙋♂
Andy this all looks amazing thank you for showcasing this ❤
Hope you enjoyed your trip home
Chef Andy…what a legend! Much love from the Philippines 🇵🇭
Andy’s accent got stronger at home…and I always thought he was Australian
too good looking to be an Aussie
@@tewaewae well I’m a man so I don’t like men but I’ll take your word for it 🤣
Me 2 lol great to know he's a kiwi 👍👌
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@@tewaewae But not quite good-looking enough to be a Brit. 🤣
Awesome. Thanks for sharing Andy. I learned something new today.
I have been blessed with the chance to watch this happen in person and reap the delicious flavors at the end, an experience i will never forget! It was when i was about ten years old and I`m near fifty now but it still seems like yesterday it was THAT good! I love your content even though im a medeocre cook (at best), kep up the great work!
Great video! Love the longer format. You need your own show man!
Loving this culture tour. Great video, great insight into your background/heritage.
I'm so happy i found your channel throigh the shorts. You make the best of those, and your long videos are just as great quality, only lomger. Awesome. Thank you for making content man.
Also, if you ever made Zwiebelrostbraten mit Bratkartoffeln i wouldnt complain 😇
Crazy fact, my mum helped design the park he’s at in the video so really cool the park is being put to good use
Loved this video so much, your content never disappoints chef!
Awesome to se this style of cooking shown on YT! Kia Ora for showcasing this!
Nice! Great video, Andy. Cheers!
This is really great! Always love learning about the old ways of cooking.
That food looked incredible and the story behind it is heartwarming tooo. So intresting thank you for sharing andyy!
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Awesome video, learning about other cultures cooking is so important! You're a great presence but I push you to ask more questions so the viewers can learn a little deeper. Thanks for sharing : )
Quite possibly the best feed I’ve seen on your channel .
Epic
Been watching your shorts for ages, then clicked you were a cuzzy bro from back home, glad to support you brother. "Can you make me a traditional lamb roast with all the sides and gravy" thanks boss
I grew up with hangi’s kumera and wild pig cooked in dirt wrapped in wet sacks. So delicious and the music was always part of it… such a happy time❤
It seems like most cultures have some sort of big gathering cooking method like this and I appreciate you sharing the one from your home. All over the USA there are traditions like BBQ’s, clam bakes, oyster roasts, and one of my personal favorites from SC/GA, low country boil. With Hāngī, I appreciate the spiritual connection to the earth, that nourishes us and provides for us. Maybe if more people felt that direct connection we wouldn’t be destroying our home.
yeh bro.. the food is second to the spending time with family/friends/new friends
Excellent work on this video!!! I'm half hawaiian, and seeing this reminded me of the Imu that are used by the old school traditional hawaiians to cook food for a luau. I hope to visit Aotearoa some day. Keep up the great work!!! Aloha Ka Ko from Virginia Beach, Virginia
We call it an umu. I'm sure you'll be warmly welcomed when you find the opportunity to come visit your long lost cousins. Tēnā koe, nau mai haere mai hoki
Volim kratke videe, ali sam sretna zbog dugih. Sretno! 🎉🎉🎉 Super ste inspiracija 😊
You are truly blessed with the best life has to offer. Family, friends and good food
Such good vibes! This is amazing to see. Aotearoa❤️
Awesome video Andy! That hangi looked choice as!
That was fantastic, Thank you for sharing
Awesome video chef very interesting and educational!
I've been waiting for this! ❤
Great video and even better cook. Great style of cooking there.
I’ve been asking for a Hangi for the past month and on Day 23 it’s FINALLY here! Chur Chef 🇳🇿❤️
About time! Been waiting for you to do a hangi
This is such an awesome tradition! I can imagine how fun it must be to do this at family gatherings where everyone comes together to get everything ready for the hangi and then finally when the food comes ready after several hours the excitement that must kick in! Thank you so much for this video
Just wonderful. In South America the countries that share Los Andes their ancient cooking method (Los Incas) also its like this, in Argentina 🇦🇷 we call “al pozo”.
And just like that... Andy has gone full Kiwi accent like he never left.
Nice video man.. Love how the old culture meets the new.
Love the vid bro that was so awesome ❤
You have really great videos
It is enjoyable watching the shorts
That was superb. Well done
Mean bro! Thanks for sharing this on the massive platform you’ve created!
What a neat practicle hangi pit. I like how it has a roof, and the dirt stays around the side. Excellent!
Truly special, my father is from nz, and I have been lucky enough to have a couple of these over my time. It's great you have the platform to show the world the best meal In the world
Andy this was wonderful! Can you do more episodes with the the Hangi? Really love Rewi and the culture!
Thank you!!! Loved my time in New Zealand!
Wooow i really enjoyed watching you help prepare an cook up the Hangi. Not many people accross the world get to watch how Moari culture would prepared our traditional food such as HANGI. This video was deffinatly a favourite. Thanks for sharing xxx
I feel I will be building one of these this summer. That is an amazing cooking method. Love doing luau pits. This seems to be a much more structured version... I want to try.
This made me so homesick, and seeing the proliferation of public hangi pits is just so amazing to see. Brings a tear to my eye and makes me hopeful for the future!
Yum! Looks delicious. Nothing like a delicious hangi!
Awesome Video Uncle Andy!
I have been waiting for this for ages...😊❤😊❤
Aw, beautiful cooking culture! Looks so delicios, good job Andi!! Thanks for showing us the culture of inhabitants of New Zealand!! 😊
Not only does the food look amazing but you can always tell when food is made with love and as a gift to friends and family. Just hit's different for me
Love this. Really makes me want to explore NZ
awesome video , thank you for sharing
This was awesome to watch.
Love this!!
I love learning about different traditions that revolve around food! My Pepe, (my grandfather) would always say "We may not be rich with money or things but we always have a full belly and lots of love for any who eat at our table!" And my grandparents, my Mother, and myself have always lived by that! Here in New England, (USA) We have clam bakes (Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island) and beanhole beans (Maine) which are both traditionally cooked in an earth pit or "oven". I don't know why but the food always tastes better!
Thank you for sharing!!!❤
Like your cooking videos since they are relaxed, professional with no unnecessary memes and no childish social media humor.
You are officialy Matua Andy now
Beautiful to see this!
That looked amazing been 15 years since I have been to a Hangi in Aus. Great food and great times with good mates. Cheers.
That looks amazing! Yum!
Much love from Wellington bro this is awesome too see
I’m sooo happy you came home to do this one!!! You’re right it would’ve been weird if you did somewhere else. He tino reka tēnei kai 😋