Maori Language Week

Māori Language Week Gets a Tasty Twist with Hāngī Pizza!

Hāngī Master Rewi Spraggon and Hell's Pizzeria team up to create mouthwatering hāngī pizza—featuring the best of Māori cuisine!

Māori Language Week is an exciting time this year, especially with the culinary genius of Hāngī Master Rewi Spraggon making waves in the Kiwi food scene! This year, he’s joined forces with Hell Pizza to create a unique and innovative dish – the world’s first hāngī pizza. This tasty creation is not just a feast for the taste buds but also an homage to the rich traditions of Māori cuisine. With its daring approach, it invites everyone to indulge in the distinct flavours of hāngī, served in a modern twist.

Now, let’s talk toppings! The hāngī pizza isn’t your everyday slice. It’s loaded with succulent pork belly, complemented by a mix of kumara, pumpkin, and kawakawa puree, with a smoky stuffing that adds that extraordinary depth of flavour. This delicious medley not only showcases traditional Māori ingredients but also introduces them to a broader audience in a fun and accessible way. Who knew that a pizza could so brilliantly blend those smoky, earthy flavours of hāngī with gooey, cheesy goodness?

As Rewi Spraggon dives into this culinary collaboration, he’s really out to prove that Māori food can be both traditional and modern. The marriage of hāngī and pizza is a literal tasty treaty between cultures that opens doors to new gastronomic adventures. The partnership with Hell Pizza, known for their cheeky takes on legendary flavours, feels like a match made in foodie heaven! With chefs like Spraggon at the helm, it’s guaranteed that this pizza will be worth every bite.

What’s more exciting is how this twist has caught the public’s attention during Māori Language Week, a celebration aimed at revitalising the Māori language and culture. It serves as a fantastic talking point about the importance of preserving indigenous traditions while bringing in some modern flair. So whether you're a hāngī newbie or a seasoned fan, you won’t want to miss out on this culinary landmark!

As a fun fact, hāngī is a traditional Māori method of cooking food in an earth oven, where food is placed among heated stones buried in the ground. The flavour is absolutely unparalleled! And did you know that Māori Language Week has been celebrated since 1975? It’s a fantastic opportunity to engage with and appreciate the rich culture and history of the Māori people. So grab your hāngī pizza, and let's celebrate together!