New Zealand Meat Dishes

Australian and New Zealander meat pie is made with flaky pastry that is filled with gravy and minced meat. Of course, numerous variations exist, so the filling can also be made with onions, chicken and asparagus, mushrooms, cheese, crocodile meat,... READ MORE

Boil-up is a unique Māori technique of preparing meat and vegetables by boiling them in a large pot filled with water. The choice of meat can be anything from pork, beef, and chicken to goat and lamb, but it should be cut into large chunks. Typica... READ MORE

Kiwiburger is a hamburger consisting of a toasted bun that is sandwiched with a four-ounce (113 g) beef patty, fried egg, beetroot, grilled onions, and additional ingredients such as tomato, lettuce, cheese, mustard, and ketchup. The burger was an... READ MORE

Colonial goose is a dish from New Zealand that has been invented in the 19th century by British settlers in an attempt to reproduce meals from their homeland with ingredients that were available at their new place of living. Since goose was expens... READ MORE

Possum stew is a dish traditionally associated with New Zealand. The animal is mainly wild-caught, skinned, and cleaned before it is cut into pieces and cooked alongside potatoes, carrots, onions, and various spices. Though it is traditionally pre... READ MORE