
Tradition on a Plate
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.
Cast: Monique Heke, Henry Heke
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Season 1
10 episodes
1. Ka Pai KahawaiMonique and Henry prepare Ka Pai Kahawai, smoking the Ika indoors, and complementary karengo teasers and a creamy smoked Kahawai sauce.PGCC26minJun 26, 2023
2. Ko Iwi PoakaMonique and Henry revive pork bones and watercress, a staple meal from the '70s, incorporating old techniques and updating it for younger palates.PGCC25minJun 27, 2023
3. Heke HangiMonique and Henry show how to make an eight-hour Hangi in two hours while still keeping the smell, flavour and nostalgia of the original.PGCC26minJun 28, 2023
4. Paraoa 3 waysMonique and Henry serve up the breads from yesterday, making three different kinds: Rewana, Takakau and Paraoa Parai.PGCC26minJun 29, 2023
5. Ara Ara MataMonique and Henry make Ara Ara Mata, a Māori dish that uses raw fish and captures the taste of the ocean.PGCC26minJun 30, 2023
6. Inanga DelightMonique and Henry make their version of Inanga, a healthy, light and delightful dish, with Watakerihi Keremi.PGCC26minJul 3, 2023
7. Tertiary o the MoanHenry 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.PGCC26minJul 4, 2023
8. Hanawiti TitiMonique and Henry put a contemporary spin on the traditional Titi, commonly known as the mutton bird.PGCC26minJul 5, 2023
9. Paua HorotaiMonique 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.PGCC26minJul 6, 2023
10. Kutai TrioMonique and Henry show how to use kutai, a protein that has existed in Aotearoa for thousands of years, with three simple dishes.PGCC26minJul 7, 2023
Tradition on a Plate
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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.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Monique Heke, Henry Heke
















