Oven style hāngi

A modern twist to a traditional cooking method. Hāngi oven style is perfect for serving large numbers.
Ingredients
  • 4 large cabbage leaves
  • 2 kumara, cut into 4 pieces
  • 2 potato, cut into 4 pieces
  • 1/4 pumpkin, cut into 4 pieces
  • 4 chicken thigh pieces (4 drumsticks bone removed)
  • 4 lamb chops
  • 2 teaspoons dried mixed herbs
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon oil
Method
  1. 1. Heat oven to 180°C.
  2. 2. In a large bowl mix the vegetables, meats, herbs, spices and oil so all are evenly coated.
  3. 3. In a large pot of boiling water blanch the cabbage leaves until they begin to soften.
  4. 4. Divide ingredients between the cabbage leaves and roll up so all ingredients are secured inside.
  5. 5. Place in a roasting dish that just fits all of the cabbage leaf parcels.
  6. 6. Pour half a cup of water into the roasting dish.
  7. 7. Cover with tin foil and bake for approximately 2 hours.
Notes