A breath-taking account of Māori food - its traditions, ingredients and tikanga – from Monique Fiso a modern-day food warrior, taking Māori cuisine to the world. This book is unforgettable: ranging between history, tradition and tikanga, as well as Monique’s personal journey of self-discovery, it tells the story of kai Māori, provides foraging and usage notes, an illustrated ingredient directory, and over 30 breath-taking recipes that give this ancient knowledge new life. Hiakai offers up food to behold, to savour and to celebrate.