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Can I use bricks instead of stones?

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You cannot use bricks; you can only use lumps of steel or volcanic rock.

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Can the hangi be underground longer, say 6 hours?

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Yes, a hangi can be underground for 6 hours but it might burn if you have a smaller fire than usual.

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Should the food be wrapped in mutton cloth inside the tinfoil?

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It doesn't have to be, but to be extra safe, you can. This prevents burning or bugs getting into it.

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What type of steel can I use when putting down hangi?

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Any, but stainless steel is recommended.

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Do the top of the food baskets need to be below the ground level or can they sit above the ground and be covered by a mound of soil?

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The food baskets can sit above the ground, with the soil heaped over. However, you have to keep an eye on any steam escaping and dump more soil on it to keep the steam in.

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Why do you remove the burnt wood?

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It could get into your food and contaminate anything that is in the hangi.

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What equipment do I need for a hangi?

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Shovel/s, wire baskets, mutton cloth, tin foil, Hessian sacks, steel (like railroad iron or volcanic rock). Don't use river stones as the heat splits them and they can spit up and potentially hurt someone.

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What will happen if I don't wrap the food up?

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Dirt will fall into the food. This will contaminate the whole hangi, and you won't be able to eat it.

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Should I wrap the meat?

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You can wrap the meat if you are not using it for the same night.

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Why does the sack or sheet have to be wet?

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Steam cooks the food evenly inside and out, slowly. Burning is also reduced, due to the consistent temperature of near-boiling, and wet air. Steam also fills the entire pit more evenly, helping all the food to be cooked, rather than just the bottom foods.

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What type of fish is good for a hangi?

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King Fish with a little lemon, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 hours, and it will be the best fish you will ever eat.

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What if I don't want to say grace?

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Grace is a tradition before eating, but you don't have to say grace.

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What will happen if the hangi explodes and what should I do?

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If the hangi explodes, then make sure a fire doesn't start from the heat. Then check to see if the food is okay and after that, pour water or another cold liquid and make sure the remaining rocks are cooled. if you need to make a hangi, then you need to make sure the volcanic rocks are not cracked, or they will explode.

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Why do I need to put the meat closer to the stones? What can I use instead of volcanic pick on the hangi?

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The meat needs to be closer to the rocks because it takes longer to cook. You can use lumps of steel instead of volcanic rock if you wish.

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Can I do a "mock hangi" in a pan?

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That's only for fry up the next morning after cooking the hangi in the ground.

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Does the hardwood become biochar through this process?

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No, it does not become biochar. This is because the wood still gets oxygen and it is not processed.

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