He kupu Māori mō te Kāuta.
Here are some Māori words you can use in the Kitchen.
Ka tipu tahi tātou. Together, we grow.
Kupu Kāuta – Kitchen Terms.
| Kupu Māori | Kupu Pākehā |
|---|---|
| Parai | Frying Pan, Skillet |
| Parāoa | Bread |
| Pata | Butter |
| Pātura | Spatula |
| Pēkena | Baking |
| Pihikete | Biscuit |
| Pīnohi | Tongs |
| Pouaka Makariri | Fridge |
| Purini | Dessert |
| Rauamiami | Herbs |
| Raukikini | Spices |
| Reka | Yum |
| Reri | To be ready |
| Tāora Tauwera | Tea Towel |
| Tapahi(a), tapatapahi(a) | to cut, chop, cut up, dice |
| Tātari | Colander/Sieve |
| Tīkera | Kettle |
| Tini keke | Baking tin |
| Toutou awakato | Guacamole |
| Toutou tomato | Salsa |
| Tunu | Cook, roast, bake, grill |
| Umu | Oven/stove |
| Utauta | Dishes |
| Winika | Vinegar |
| Pepa | Pepper |
| Kupu Māori | Kupu Pākehā |
|---|---|
| He reka tēnā | That tastes great |
| Hinu | Oil |
| Homai koa he āwhina | I need some help |
| Horoia te raumanga | Clean the bench |
| Hū | To boil |
| Hua whenua | Vegetables |
| Huamata | Salad |
| Ipuine | Measuring cups/jug |
| Kai | Food |
| Kai āhua reka | Treat food |
| Kai matua | Main meal |
| Karaka | Clock |
| Kare Tōhi | Toaster |
| Kī | To be full |
| Kīnaki / Whakarākei | Garnish |
| Kohi | Collect/gather |
| Kōhua Hōpane | Pot |
| Koko rākau | Wooden spoon |
| Kōrori | Whisk |
| Kumamatanga | Entrée |
| Kuoro | Grater |
| Me whakareka ake | It needs more flavour |
| Ngaruiti | Microwave |
| Pakapaka | Burnt |
| Pāmahana | Temperature |