Nature’s Kitchen: A Delicious Twist on Cooked Freshwater Prawns
We are proud to say that Nature’s Kitchen is one of our new editions to this year’s menu. We believe in bringing nature’s finest ingredients together, and offering you steamed prawns like you’ve never had them before. Our prawn packs are infused with the rich, savoury goodness of garlic butter, providing a mouthwatering experience that’s both indulgent and healthy. But there’s more to this dish than just its delicious taste, it’s a celebration of age-old cooking traditions that connect us to the natural world.
An age old cooking tradition
Steaming and cooking with nature is one of the world’s oldest and universal cooking techniques. Whether it’s in a bustling Asian kitchen, a Mediterranean home, or among the native cultures of the Pacific, steaming food has been a way to preserve its natural flavours and nutrients for years. The beauty of this method is that it’s simple and effective. The hot steam gently cooks the food, locks in its natural flavours without the need for excessive oils or fats.
In China, dim sum isn’t just a cooking method, it’s an essential part of cultural identity. Dim sum is a social dining experience, often enjoyed with family and friends over tea. Steamed buns, dumplings, and seafood are cooked in bamboo baskets, where the delicate flavours and textures are preserved. This method allows ingredients like prawns to shine, as the steam gently enhances their natural sweetness.
Back on home turf, the Maori culture embraces a similar cooking method. The Hangi Pit is an ancient tradition involving cooking food in an earth oven, where hot stones heat the floor underground, imparting a smoky flavour and tender texture – often including seafood!
Much like these cultures’ respect for the land, our Nature’s Kitchen values a natural approach to cooking. We believe in honoring the earth’s gift with the same reverence, creating dishes that are wholesome and nourishing.
Treat yourself to Nature’s Kitchen!
Nature’s Kitchen is all about celebrating the natural flavours of the earth in a way that’s both delicious and nourishing. Our Prawn Packs, inspired by ancient culinary traditions and crafted with care, are available to buy at our prawn park. Enjoy by the tranquil Waikato River or to accompany you on your day of prawn fishing. Our Natures Kitchen prawn parks are a simple, flavourful way to enjoy prawns on your next visit.