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Nutritional Values

🔥410kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾14gCarbs
🥑23gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

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Lake Wanaka Trout

How to order / say it
Say it Lake Wanaka Trout — [lake wan-ah-ka trout]
Order I'll have the Lake Wanaka Trout, please.
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Trout roasted with local herbs and vegetables.

Why try it?

Wanaka's crystal-clear lake is renowned for its fresh trout. This dish represents the region's connection to its natural water sources and local culinary prowess.

How it tastes

Delicate and flaky, the trout has a subtle earthiness, enhanced by herbs and complemented by seasonal vegetables.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Introduced in the late 1800s, trout fishing became a significant part of life around Lake Wanaka. Roasting with local herbs highlights the fish's natural taste.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 2 fillets trout
  • 🍋 1 lemon
  • 🌿 5 g thyme
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🥕 200 g seasonal vegetables
  • 🫒 25 ml olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Preheat the oven and prepare the trout fillets.
  2. 2 Season with lemon, thyme, and butter.
  3. 3 Roast with vegetables and olive oil until cooked.

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