NZ green mussels steamed in sake and miso
Departing from the typical white wine-based sauce, these NZ green-lipped mussels are steamed in sake and miso. Sorry white wine – this is some serious competition!
Garlic and Chicken Soup with Roast Vegetables
Hearty and healthy, this garlic and chicken soup is packed with flavour and goodness. The symphony of flavours in the broth are the perfect complement for the tasty and succulent chicken drumsticks.
Mushroom salad with edible insects
This is not a joke. The nutty flavour and satisfying crunch of these edible insects – crickets, grasshoppers, and mealworms – pair perfectly with the salad of thinly sliced button mushrooms and the olive oil and lime dressing.
Grilled octopus on baked beans
Great with sourdough bread or green salad, this grilled octopus on baked beans is simple to prepare yet truly delicious and visually engaging.
Abalone (or NZ paua) sautéed with soba noodles
When you crave New Zealand paua but can’t get any, what do you do? Tasmanian abalone is a very close relative of NZ paua. This sautéed abalone noodles recipe is a great way to get the best from this ocean delicacy. Or use NZ paua for a more intense flavour.
New Zealand Mussels in a Spicy Sichuan Broth
The bold flavour of New Zealand green-lipped mussels melds well with the intensity of the spicy Sichuan style broth. Together they deliver a taste experience as delectable as it is unusual.
Brown chicken stock recipe
Chicken stock is one of the most useful and versatile base ingredients. A brown chicken stock recipe includes firstly roasting the chicken bones and some of the vegetables. This imparts an amazing depth of flavour.
Chicken kimchi burger
Kimchi is visibly present as a topping, but kimchi juices work together with buttermilk to ensure we have a tender, succulent, and tasty piece of chicken in this burger. This Korean influenced chicken burger has so much character, making western-style chicken burgers seem rather lame.
Fried chicken spring rolls XO. Truffle infused mash
Succulent chicken thigh meat is combined with the chilli and umami punch of XO sauce in a crispy golden wrapper. This fried spring rolls recipe is something you will fall in love with. And the truffle mash provides a wonderfully earthy counterpoint.
Asian Pizza with Natto and Kimchi
Perhaps more appropriately called an Asian flatbread, this Asian pizza is topped with flavours from North-East Asia. The natto, kimchi, and yuzu kosho bring complex fermented and spicy notes to complement the classic tomato and cheese.
Quinoa and Black Beans Bake
There is so much flavour packed into this red quinoa and black beans bake. And not only is it delicious, but it is also highly nutritious.
Spicy soba noodles with XO sauce and confit egg yolk
An appetiser should excite the palate. And these spicy soba noodles with XO sauce and confit/sous vide egg yolk does just that. Umami packed, velvety egg yolk, and a nice edge from the chilli. Delectable.
Spinach and mushroom dumplings in a mala broth
Dumplings are a great way to package flavours and differentiate them from their surroundings. Here, umami-packed spinach and mushroom dumplings sit in a spicy, lip numbing, yet delicious mala broth.
Sichuan Chilli Oil
This Sichuan chilli oil – vegetable oil infused with spices, aromatics, chilli flakes, and Sichuan pepper, is a truly wonderful condiment. It enhances everything from soups to dumplings to pizza.
Tzatziki dip with chickpea waffles
Tzatziki, a cucumber and yoghurt sauce or dip, originated in southeastern Europe. Its fresh, cool savouriness makes it a perfect compliment for… in this case, chickpea waffles.