World specialties: Rustic, unique dishes

Dunedin cuisine quietly reveals its identity in every rustic dish. Nurtured by the fertile soils of Otago, the wild coast and the harsh climate, the dishes here have a very distinct spirit - a blend of highland tradition and the creativity of the younger generation.

One of the most famous local culinary icons is the cheese roll - often jokingly called "southern sushi". Soft sandwich bread slices are spread with a mixture of grated cheddar cheese, condensed milk and chopped onions. After being tightly rolled, they are grilled until the cheese melts and smells delicious. This is an ideal snack on a cold day, often served with pumpkin soup or creamy carrots.

Whitebait fritters are a classic fried dish made from small, white fish caught in the spring. The fish are mixed with eggs, salt, and pepper and fried in butter until just cooked. Served with lemon slices and buttered toast, this dish is the epitome of simplicity and sophistication.

Otago lamb is renowned for its tender, rich flavour, due to its grazing on clean, natural highland pastures. Lamb roasted with native herbs (olive oil, garlic, rosemary, kawakawa leaves) is a popular main course for family meals. The dish is often served with roast potatoes and a Central Otago red wine sauce.

When it comes to sweets, you can’t go wrong with hokey pokey ice cream, a vanilla ice cream mixed with crunchy sugar candies made from sugar and caramel. The hokey pokey candies are heated with baking soda to create a foam, then cooled, crushed and mixed into the ice cream before freezing. Each piece of ice cream melts, leaving a rich, crunchy aftertaste – a dessert that evokes childhood memories for generations of New Zealanders.

Finally, Otago fruit crumble is the perfect way to celebrate Central Otago fruit. The fruit is diced, tossed with a little sugar and lemon juice, placed in a baking tray and covered with a mixture of flour, oats, brown sugar and butter. Baked until golden brown and bubbly inside, the crumble is delicious served hot with ice cream or vanilla sauce.

Dunedin doesn’t follow the latest culinary trends, but maintains its identity in every rustic dish. Whether you’re a visitor or a native, a hot cheese roll or a spoonful of cold Hokey Pokey ice cream will make you feel right in the heart of South New Zealand.

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