Exploring Maori Cuisine with Monique Fizo

Monique Fizo, a top chef in New Zealand, blends Maori cuisine with fine dining. The video explores Maori culinary traditions, focusing on foraging and the ecosystems that influence their cuisine. Monique guides a foraging adventure, discovering unique ingredients like bush asparagus and fuchsia berries, highlighting the rich flavors and traditions of Maori food.

What is Monique Fizo's mission as a chef?

• To blend Maori heritage with fine dining

• To introduce Italian cuisine to New Zealand

• To open a chain of fast-food restaurants

• To teach cooking classes in Michigan

Which ecosystems are part of Maori cuisine?

• Oceans, rivers, mountains, and forests

• Lakes and valleys

• Deserts and plains

• Urban gardens and parks

When did the Maori first arrive in New Zealand?

• In the 18th century

• In the 13th century

• In the 15th century

• In the 10th century

Why is foraging important in Maori cuisine?

• It is a traditional way to obtain unique ingredients

• It is a modern trend in cooking

• It is cheaper than buying from supermarkets

• It is a way to avoid processed foods

What tool does Monique use for foraging?

• A fishing rod

• A basket

• A machete

• A shovel

What is the secret Maori delicacy found on vines?

• Seaweed

• Mountain herbs

• Bush asparagus

• Wild mushrooms

What is the characteristic of the native bush pepper tree?

• It is sweet and fruity

• It is bitter and earthy

• It is spicy and peppery

• It is sour and tangy

What is the best feature of fuchsia berries according to Monique?

• They are easy to harvest

• They have no seeds and are full of flavor

• They grow in abundance on the ground

• They are sour and refreshing

What challenge does Monique face when collecting fuchsia berries?

• They are only available in winter

• They are located high up in the trees

• They are protected by law

• They are surrounded by thorns

What does Monique compare the fuchsia berries to?

• A treetop dessert

• A spicy snack

• A savory dish

• A sour candy