Tradition on a Plate

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2023-06-26

Last Air Date: 2023-07-07

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Networks: Māori Television, SBS On Demand

Top Cast

Monique Heke as Self
Henry Heke as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

Hosts Monique and Henry demonstrate how to cook delicious traditional Māori meals, focusing on the memories and sovereignty of Māori food.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Ka Pai Kahawai (2023-06-26)

Monique and Henry prepare Ka Pai Kahawai, smoking the Ika indoors, and complementary karengo teasers and a creamy smoked Kahawai sauce.
Ep. 2: Ko Iwi Poaka (2023-06-27)

Monique and Henry revive pork bones and watercress, a staple meal from the '70s, incorporating old techniques and updating it for younger palates.
Ep. 3: Heke Hangi (2023-06-28)

Monique and Henry show how to make an eight-hour Hangi in two hours while still keeping the smell, flavour and nostalgia of the original.
Ep. 4: Paraoa 3 ways (2023-06-29)

Monique and Henry serve up the breads from yesterday, making three different kinds: Rewana, Takakau and Paraoa Parai.
Ep. 5: Ara Ara Mata (2023-06-30)

Monique and Henry make Ara Ara Mata, a Māori dish that uses raw fish and captures the taste of the ocean.
Ep. 6: Inanga Delight (2023-07-03)

Monique and Henry make their version of Inanga, a healthy, light and delightful dish, with Watakerihi Keremi.
Ep. 7: Tertiary o the Moan (2023-07-04)

Henry 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.
Ep. 8: Hanawiti Titi (2023-07-05)

Monique and Henry put a contemporary spin on the traditional Titi, commonly known as the mutton bird.
Ep. 9: Paua Horotai (2023-07-06)

Monique 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.
Ep. 10: Kutai Trio (2023-07-07)

Monique and Henry show how to use kutai, a protein that has existed in Aotearoa for thousands of years, with three simple dishes.