Question

What’s the national dish of New Zealand?

Answer 1

The national dish of New Zealand is not officially designated, but one popular and iconic dish is the Hangi. It is a traditional Māori method of cooking food in an earth oven, where meat, vegetables, and sometimes seafood are slow-cooked to achieve a unique smoky flavor.

Answer 2

The national dish of New Zealand is considered by many to be the hangi. A traditional Māori cooking method, it involves cooking food in an underground oven with heated rocks. Hangi typically includes a combination of meat (such as lamb, pork, or chicken), vegetables, and sometimes stuffing, all cooked slowly to perfection.

Answer 3

New Zealanders are so adamant about claiming pavlova as their own that they've declared it a New Zealand national dish. Pavlova refers to a cake like block of baked meringue topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream.