Step 1

Put the pork bones and bay leaves in a large pot and drown them in cold water. Add the salt and bring to the boil with pot lid off.

Step 2

Still with pot lid off, simmer very gently for an hour or so until the meat is falling off the bone.

Step 3

Add puha to the pot. With pot lid on, simmer very gently for about 5-8 minutes. Turn element off, and allow puha to steam in the pot with the lid on for 5-10 minutes.

Step 4

Before serving, gently turn puha over in the stock of the pot.

Step 5

In another pot, steam or gently boil the vegetables with a teaspoon of salt until soft.

Step 6

To serve, plate up and finish off by pouring a little of the stock water over the dish. Season to taste.