Maori Fried Bread (courtesy of Joanne Klaver)
Paraoa Parai (Maori bread)
Makes about 10 pieces
INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups of self-rising flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of warm water
• About 250ml of canola oil
METHOD
1. Put the flour into a large bowl.
2. Add the salt and stir together. Make a well in the centre and add the warm water. Mix well to make a dough.
3. Flour the bench well. Knead and add sprinkled flour for about 2 mins. Pat to flatten the dough then cut into pieces using a knife.
4. Heat the oil in a frying pan until it is very warm but not smoking, put 3-4 pieces into the oil, be careful not to overcrowd.
5. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side. The bread will be lovely and brown and rise.
VARIATIONS: Maori Fried Bread (Paraoa Parai) can be eaten with sweet jams and honey or salad and meat fillings.
Maori bread is traditionally served at Hangi, parties and buffets.
13 мар 2019
