If you are planning to visit New Zealand and a bit curious about the food then be sure that you will have a great experience since New Zealand offers different kinds of foods. You will enjoy the cuisine at every place that might be a good restaurant, outdoor meal and even at a small farmers market. New Zealand chefs use innovative ideas to make all kind of organic and indigenous foods unique and make it tasty.
New Zealand cuisine has an exceptional combination of local Maori and European influences. If you visit any developed city, the European influence will be quite visible. But always try to experience the local foods to enjoy the native New Zealand cuisine. Here are the names of some popular foods that you should try during your staying in News land:
1. Vegemite/Marmite: In Australia and New Zealand, people love to have it on the top of their morning toast. Vegemite is an Australian brand and Marmite is the New Zealand adaptation, but the product is same. This food is available in a dark brown paste form and that is made from the extract of yeast. It is thick, bitter, salty and sticky. Marmite is sweeter than vegemite and suits most of the people. It is definitely worth try to enjoy a different and unique kind of taste and that is not available everywhere. So, consider to have it at least once during your stay.
2. Boston Bun: Boston Bun is a popular food both in New Zealand. This food is also known as Sally Lunn in some places. This pastry consists of a spiced bun with raisin and with the heaps of the coconut icing. This is very tasty and you can have it with tea and even as a morning and evening snacks.
3. Lamb/ Mutton: New Zealand has a large sheep population and that make it common for every restaurant to have mutton and lamb on almost every menu. You can also order this from any restaurant of the New Zealand. They prepare it with different recipes and with a local touch. You must try this food during your visit to enjoy the special touch of New Zealand chefs.
4. FergBurger: This is something wonderful and you cannot resist yourself to have it more frequently once you get the taste. This food is made with new Zealand beef, tomato, aioli, lettuce, onion and tomato relish. Just have it once to know more about the taste. FergBurger comes in a big size like the size of your head.
5. Hokey- Pokey ice cream: if you like ice cream then Hokey Pokey is a good choice for you. Hokey- Pokey is a vanilla ice cream with the combination of sponge toffee. That will definitely satisfy your teeth and is also a perfect choice after the dinner.
6. Hell Pizza: The pizza chain, popular for its offensive and humorous advertising, is available throughout New Zealand and some other parts of the world. The names of the pizzas are given after seven sins and the stores must be explaining some hellish things by arts and some other medium. But the taste is amazing and you should try it before leaving New Zealand.
7. Pavlova: This food comes with a crispy meringue cover and a spongy inside and with the heaps of cream and any food according to your choice. This food comes with different size and colors and also gives a good and enjoyable taste. This is definitely worth trying during your visit. Because this food is available only in New Zealand and Australia.
8. Green-lipped mussels: This food is New Zealand specialty and cannot be found in any other parts of the world. These mussels are yummy and are fatty and large. If you are fond of seafood then you will definitely like this one.
9. Tim Tams: Tim Tam is a type of chocolate biscuits. It has two layers, one is a layer of chocolate mousse and the other is creamy milky chocolate and the combination of the two gives a delicious taste. You can enjoy it anytime.
10. Pineapple lumps: This food is prepared with chewy pineapples, chocolate, sugar and fat. This food is not considered healthy, but you can have it once to get its delicious taste.
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