Tradition on a Plate (2023)
Synopsis
Monique and Henry, from My Kitchen Rules, return to our screens for a deliciously entertaining series serving up tradition on a plate, demonstrating how to cook delicious traditional Māori meals, focusing on the memories and sovereignty of Māori food.
Network
Māori Television, SBS On Demand
Episodes
Ka Pai Kahawai
Monique and Henry prepare Ka Pai Kahawai, smoking the Ika indoors, and complementary karengo teasers and a creamy smoked Kahawai sauce.
Ko Iwi Poaka
Monique and Henry revive pork bones and watercress, a staple meal from the '70s, incorporating old techniques and updating it for younger palates.
Heke Hangi
Monique and Henry show how to make an eight-hour Hangi in two hours while still keeping the smell, flavour and nostalgia of the original.
Paraoa 3 ways
Monique and Henry serve up the breads from yesterday, making three different kinds: Rewana, Takakau and Paraoa Parai.
Ara Ara Mata
Monique and Henry make Ara Ara Mata, a Māori dish that uses raw fish and captures the taste of the ocean.
Inanga Delight
Monique and Henry make their version of Inanga, a healthy, light and delightful dish, with Watakerihi Keremi.
Tertiary o the Moan
Henry and Monique serve up their interpretation of a traditional indigenous rock lobster dish, explaining what it means to them and how they shape it into a wonder on the plate.
Hanawiti Titi
Monique and Henry put a contemporary spin on the traditional Titi, commonly known as the mutton bird.
Paua Horotai
Monique and Henry make a dish with Paua, known colloquially as the "black gold of the sea." They serve up Paua frittetes and panko Paua crumbed halloumi balls with avocado mousse.
Kutai Trio
Monique and Henry show how to use kutai, a protein that has existed in Aotearoa for thousands of years, with three simple dishes.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Tradition on a Plate
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
