New Zealand is an island country that floats in the South Pacific Ocean. The country is just one size smaller than Japan, and 30% of the country is designated as a national park or nature reserve, making it a truly great nature country.

People living in New Zealand are very easygoing and friendly! In fact, it is the birthplace of bungee jumping, and sports have a national character and culture where you can feel the blessings of nature everywhere, such as rugby. However, what you must not forget is " gourmet "!


The introduction has become long, but I will get into the main subject! What I want to say is ... New Zealand is actually a treasure trove of hidden gourmet ingredients ! Today, I would like to introduce the author's recommendations from among them. How many did you know?

◆ Celebrities also pay attention !? "Avocado oil"

Avocado oil made from 100% avocado, also known as "forest butter". Rich in vitamin E and oleic acid, it is attracting attention from celebrity chefs around the world as a new “healthy seasoning”.


In fact, this avocado oil is also used for skin and hair care in Mexico and Europe. I also tasted it, but the moment I touched my lips, I felt as if I had applied lip balm.

To be honest, its taste is almost the same as olive oil. There is no habit, so you can use it in various dishes! Stir-fried foods, fried foods, oven dishes, whatever! It's a versatile oil. It's a strong ally of housewives!

◆ Meat and fish are delicious! "Lamb" & "Salmon"

New Zealand is a country where meat and fish are delicious. First of all, I would like to introduce " lamb (mutton) ". Lamb, which has no dullness, is best served on a barbecue!


When you bite into the browned rum, the gravy spills into your mouth! You can eat it with salt and pepper alone to taste the taste of the meat, or you can eat it with sauce or add depth to the taste. as you like!


And! It's not just meat. Don't forget that New Zealand has the brand "The New Zealand King Salmon", which boasts the world's largest share of king salmon production! Here, you can buy "high quality" king salmon that can be supplied as fresh fish without freezing all year round.


Plenty of thick king salmon is greasy and soft, and melts the moment you put it in your mouth! Though it is rich, the aftertaste is refreshing. If this is the case, you might want to eat it every day ...

◆ New Zealand style "sweets"

A cake called "Custard Square" is a sweet that is often eaten at home in New Zealand. Custard Square, which is made by sandwiching custard cream in puff pastry and topped with coconut, is a New Zealand sweet that has a cool taste and gentle sweetness when eaten chilled! Once you get hooked, you can't get out.


And one more. If you know this, you're a New Zealander! That is the ice cream "Hokey pokey" of "Emerald Foods".


Hokey pokey is a flavor of caramel-based ice cream with caramel grains. The rich and milky ice cream is filled with crispy and fragrant caramel, which makes it delicious.

◆ Thick juice for 16 kiwis

Kiwifruit is a representative of New Zealand food. The famous kiwi brand "Zespri" is often found in Japanese supermarkets.


Kiwi juice made from 100% fruit juice is made by squeezing out the juice of Zespri Gold! This is really sweet and rich!


The author, who knew only the taste of sweet and sour kiwi, instinctively asked the shop staff, "Is this really kiwi?" It might be delicious to drink with soda or milk!


A charming New Zealand gourmet reminiscent of the abundant nature. Although the food culture is completely different from that of Japan, it may be common to simply enjoy the taste of the ingredients. I can't wait for the day when New Zealand gourmet will line up at Japanese department stores and supermarkets!