What You Need to Know
Maori hangi pit cooking involves cooking food in a hole dug in the ground using a combination of steam and heat, generated by burning wood or organic materials and pouring water into the pit. The cooking process can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, depending on the size of the pit and the type of food being cooked, resulting in tender and flavorful food.
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The Science
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization and protein denaturation