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New Zealand food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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New Zealand is a nation of approximately 5.2 million people spread across two main islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The ethnic composition includes about 70% European descent, 17% Māori (the indigenous Polynesian people), 8% Asian, and 8% Pacific Islanders, with some overlap due to mixed heritage…

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The average New Zealand daily plate size is

1883 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

KAWAKAWA

PARSLEY

MINT

THYME

ROSEMARY

BAY LEAVES

LEMONGRASS

CILANTRO

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Spices

BLACK PEPPER

HOROPITO

ALLSPICE

MUSTARD SEEDS

CORIANDER

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

GINGER

LEMON

CARROT

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Condiments

WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE

BUTTER

CREAM

LAMB FAT

VEGEMITE

HONEY

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