Hiakai by Monique Fiso

An account of Māori food – its traditions, ingredients and tikanga – from Monique Fiso, champion of Māori cuisine and head chef at the award-winning restaurant Hiakai in Pōneke Wellington.

The book ranges from history, tradition and tikanga to Monique's personal journey of self-discovery. It tells the story of kai Māori, with foraging and usage notes, an illustrated ingredient directory and more than 30 recipes that give this ancient knowledge new life.

Hiakai offers up food to behold, to savour and to celebrate.

Hardback, 272 pages. Published September 2020.