Whakamāori

Rāwena Recipe – Bug, Bread, Beef Stew

Whakamāori

Show Notes

The team translate a recipe that's close to many Māori kitchens: how to grow a rēwena bug, bake the bread, and top if off with a simple, hearty beef stew. In this deliciously down-to-earth episode of Whakamāori, the team roll up their sleeves and translate a recipe that's close to many Māori kitchens: how to grow a rēwena bug, bake the bread, and top if off with a simple, hearty beef stew.

The panel—Chey Milne, Tākuta Anaha Hiini, & Tamati Waaka—dive into the reo behind the process, building everyday confidence in kupu Māori related to cooking, food prep, and mātauranga kai.

This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to learn how to make rēwena from scratch and deepen their reo in the kitchen while doing it. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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