1. Hangi:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nHangi is a traditional Maori method of cooking which is practiced in New Zealand. We have Maori feasts which include chicken, pork or lamb and vegetables like sweet potatoes that are put in a ground oven. Steam is used as a method which is produced by heating rocks for cooking with that it results in very juicy and smoky flavored meat and root vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Fish and Chips:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nFish and chips is a favourite meal in New Zealand. We see white fish like hoki or tarakihi coated in batter and deep-fried. Chips are thick cut and fried until they are golden. This dish has a saltie, crisp taste and is usually served with lemon, vinegar or tartar sauce. The price varies from $12 to $22 NZD depending on the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Meat Pie:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nMeat pie is a very popular dish in New Zealand. You will find beef mince, steak and cheese, or chicken and mushroom. The pastry is soft and very flaky. This pie has a warm, meaty and buttery taste. At bakeries and shops, a pie goes for between 4 to 7 NZD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Lamb<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lamb is a favourite in New Zealand. It is put on the grill or in the oven with garlic, rosemary, or mint. This is a tender meat which has a rich, powerful flavour. In restaurants, lamb dishes range from $25 to $45 NZD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Hokey Pokey ice cream: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nHokey pokey ice cream is a very popular Kiwi dessert. It has vanilla and honeycomb which are present in small quantities. The taste is of a very slight crunch, sweet, and creamy. At supermarket, this ice cream tub goes for between 6 to 10 NZD and a shop scoop for 3 to 5 NZD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Crayfish Seafood:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nFresh and at your disposal in New Zealand are crayfish and various types of seafood. Crayfish has a sweet and tender taste, which is usually paired with garlic butter. Also, we see mussels, oysters and fish as a staple diet, which are very salty and fresh. The cost for crayfish varies from 60 to 100 NZD per kg, to which the season plays a big role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Pavlova:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nPavlova is a delicate, sweet dessert. It is crisp on the outside and very soft in the middle. We put cream and fresh fruit like kiwi and strawberries on top. It is a light sweet treat which also has a bit of tang from the fruit. At home, a pavlova will set you back 10 to 15 NZD and at the bakery you can expect to pay 20 to 35 NZD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Kiwi Summer BBQ:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn New Zealand culture, Kiwi BBQ is a summer must do hobby. Grilled sausages, lamb chops, beef burgers and seafood are put on the barbecue. We have sides of salad and bread rolls. The flavor is of smoke and freshness. For a family, a full BBQ meal will set you back between 50 to 80 NZD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Whitebait fritters<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whitebait fritters made of small fish and eggs. They are fried until light and flaky. This dish has a mild, salty and eggy taste. They are eaten with lemon or in a sandwich. A serving of fritters is between 18 to 30 NZD, especially during whitebait season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Kumara (Sweet potato):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nKumara is a main ingredient in most Kiwi dishes. We roast it, mash it, put it in soups. The taste is of earth and sweetness, the texture when prepared is soft. At the supermarket, Kumara goes for 3 to 5 NZD per kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Vegetarian food in New Zealand<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\nVegetarian Kiwi Burgers –<\/strong> These burgers are a delectable vegetarian option. The preparation of these burgers includes the making of vegetable patties by beans, lentils, or chickpeas. Fresh vegetables such as lettuce, tomato, beetroot, and avocado are placed on it. The flavour is fresh, juicy, and slightly earthy. The price of burger ranges between 10 to 18 NZD in a caf\u00e9 or food truck.<\/li>\n\n\n\nBaked Spaghetti Pie:<\/strong> It’s a pretty good and filling meal, baked spaghetti pie. Spaghetti is cooked, combined with a vegetable, tomato sauce, and sometimes cheese and eggs, all being baked. The mixture is poured into a pie dish and baked until golden brown. It is cheesy, soft, and slightly crunchy on top. This serving has about a price range of 8-14 NZD for restaurants or cafes.<\/li>\n\n\n\nCheese\/Vegetable Pizza:<\/strong> Cheese and vegetable pizza is for kids as well as adults. Cheese and vegetable pizza is as soft crusted pizza with tomato sauce and melted cheese, sprinkled with a topping of capsicum, mushrooms, and onions. It’s cheesy or savory with a bit of tang. A normal-sized pizza would range anywhere between 10 and 20 NZD, depending on the toppings and the location.<\/li>\n\n\n\nNew Zealand Spinach Gratin<\/strong>: New Zealand spinach gratin is a hearty baked dish. It has NZ spinach (also known as kokihi), cream, garlic, and cheese. It becomes golden brown and crispy on the surface since it will go into the oven. The taste is rich and cheesy, slightly bitter from the greens. For a small-sized serving, you can find it between 7 to 12 NZD in cafes.<\/li>\n\n\n\nChocolates Brownies<\/strong>: These are rich, chewy, sweet morsels of chocolate brownies. It is made of cocoa or melted chocolate, butter, flour, and sugar. It is also possible to have nuts or chocolate chips in brownies. The flavour is fudgy, rich, and chocolaty. A single brownie costs about 3-6 NZD in a bakery or cafe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n