Dining:
Rotorua is the heartland of New Zealand and spiritual
home to the Maori, boasting an array of icon experiences
which together encapsulate the essence of this remarkable
country.
Rotorua specializes in a wide range of cuisine to cater all
tastes. Varieties include a range of inexpensive bar meals
and snacks, ethnic cuisine, popular takeaway outlets, fine
restaurant dining and the traditional Maori feast (hangi).
The unique and tantalizing Hangi combines a great tasting
mixture of Kumara (sweet potato), lamb, chicken, wild game,
pork, beef, and potato. The preparation process involves the
digging of a large hole, lined with hot stones and covered
in vegetation. The food is placed on top and sprinkled with
water before the underground furnace is sealed with
remaining vegetation and fresh earth. The hot stones aid in
the generation of heat and steam to complete the cooking
process.
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