Make your own flavoursome meals from scratch with ease using fresh, seasonal ingredients lovingly grown and harvested at Kauri Ora Farms.
We specialise in growing produce and ingredients that are not commonly found in your average supermarket in New Zealand. Being of Malaysian and Japanese heritage, we tend to lean towards Asian style cuisine and love cooking (and eating!) aromatic, spicy and flavoursome meals. Here, we share our favourite, tried and tested, easy to follow recipes incorporating our specialty ingredients that you might not otherwise know what to do with.
We also offer ‘ingredient packs’ for recipes depending on seasonal availability. Please get in touch with us to enquire and receive our produce list.
Make your own flavoursome meals from scratch with ease using fresh, seasonal ingredients lovingly grown and harvested at Kauri Ora Farms.
We specialise in growing produce and ingredients that are not commonly found in your average supermarket in New Zealand. Being of Malaysian and Japanese heritage, we tend to lean towards Asian style cuisine and love cooking (and eating!) aromatic, spicy and flavoursome meals. Here, we provide our favourite, tried and tested, easy to follow recipes incorporating our specialty ingredients that you might not otherwise know what to do with.
We also offer ‘ingredient packs’ for recipes depending on seasonal availability. Please get in touch with us to enquire and receive our produce list.
Goya chanpuru is a vibrant Okinawan dish starring crunchy sliced bitter gourd sautéed with tofu, thinly sliced pork and soft-scrambled eggs, seasoned with dashi for a savoury umami dimension. The balance of bitter, salty, and umami flavours makes every bite enjoyable and satisfying!
Banana blossom fritters are a delicious and unique dish made from the edible flower of the banana plant. They are often enjoyed as a snack or appetiser and are known for their crispy texture, subtle flavour and slightly fibrous interior. This recipe resembles Japanese style tempura (without deep-frying), with additional
Som Tam, or green papaya salad, is a popular Thai dish that features shredded unripe papaya mixed with a vibrant combination of ingredients, most commonly cherry tomatoes, green beans, carrot, cucumber and roasted peanuts. The salad is dressed with a tangy mixture of lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar,
Hainanese Chicken Rice originated from Hainan, China, and has become a beloved comfort food in Southeast Asia. This dish features tender poached chicken served with fragrant rice infused with ginger and garlic and cooked in rich chicken broth. It is traditionally accompanied by a clear chicken broth soup and a
Lemongrass Chicken is a fragrant and flavourful dish featuring chicken marinated in a vibrant blend of lemongrass, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, soy sauce and sugar. The chicken is grilled or sautéed to be perfectly tender and juicy and infused with savoury, citrusy, and slightly sweet notes. The lemongrass marinade also
Malaysian Rendang is a rich, aromatic dry curry made by simmering chicken, beef or lamb in a blend of fragrant spices, coconut milk, and toasted coconut until the sauce is thick and deeply flavourful. Unlike soupy curries, rendang is cooked slowly until the liquid evaporates, allowing the meat to absorb
Ikan Masak Lemak is a fragrant and creamy Malaysian dish featuring fish cooked in a rich, aromatic coconut milk gravy infused with turmeric and lemongrass for a refreshing, citrusy aroma. This vibrant dish balances the delicate flavours of fresh fish with a mildly spicy, tangy, and subtly sweet gravy, making
Banana blossom is the large, purple flower that grows at the end of a banana bunch, often referred to as banana heart. It has a unique, slightly bitter flavour and a tender texture, making it a popular ingredient in various cuisines, particularly in Southeast Asia. Culinary uses include being sliced
Yacon is a root vegetable native to the Andes, known for its sweet, crisp texture and high water content. It has a flavour reminiscent of a pear and is often consumed raw in salads or as a snack, but can also be cooked, steamed, boiled or made into a fermented
Green papaya is the unripe form of the papaya fruit, harvested while the skin is still green and the flesh is firm, crisp, and white to pale green. Unlike ripe papaya, green papaya has a neutral flavour with a slightly fruity aroma and crunchy texture similar to a cucumber. It
Lemongrass is a tropical grass known for its bright citrus aroma and flavour and is commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine. It grows in tall, slender stalks with a bulbous base, long blade-like leaves, and a lemony scent that's fresh and slightly floral. The stalks are tough and fibrous and