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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪50gProtein
🌾15gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Wanaka Venison Stew

How to order / say it
Say it Wanaka Venison Stew — [wan-ah-ka ven-ih-sin stew]
Order I'll take the Wanaka Venison Stew, please.
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A comforting stew made with venison and local herbs.

Why try it?

Venison is a regional specialty, reflecting the wild game culture and hearty meals suitable for the cooler climate of Wanaka.

How it tastes

Rich and earthy, the stew is robust with tender venison chunks, enhanced by a blend of aromatic herbs and root vegetables.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Introduced as European settlers needed nourishing meals during long farming days, the stew evolved with locally sourced ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g venison
  • 🥕 200 g carrots
  • 🥕 100 g celery
  • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
  • 🍷 250 ml red wine
  • 🌿 5 g thyme

Method

  1. 1 Brown venison chunks in a heavy pot.
  2. 2 Add chopped vegetables and garlic.
  3. 3 Pour in red wine, thyme, and simmer until tender.

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