SMALL YET SUMPTUOUS
From the icy streams of the south to the verdant pōhutukawa-laden hillsides of the eastern North Island, the locally forged flavours of this new smoked salmon by Aoraki will elevate even the simplest supper
Atender salmon fillet will never cease to be one of life’s pleasures, with its singular flavour, captivating hue and luxurious associations. Smoked salmon in particular enjoys unparalleled popularity due to its earthy, complex taste and relative ease of preparation. It has become something of a modern essential. Supportive of health and wellbeing — salmon is a source of protein, selenium, vitamin B and (famously) omega-3 fatty acids — it very much warrants being on the shopping list each week.
As with all things, it pays to seek out the best quality you can get for your budget. Aoraki’s offering comes from the icy glacial waterways that surround the Aoraki (Mt Cook) maunga. This unique environment gives the brand’s freshwater king salmon a notable delicacy, with an appealing light, clean flavour.
Last summer it released a limited-edition salmon, hot smoked with sustainably harvested poˉ hutukawa wood chips. This special seasonal variety drew inspiration from summer holidays and was created with entertaining in mind, and it proved so popular that Aoraki has now decided to add it to its mainline range.
With a year-round approach, the permanent incarnation of Aoraki Poˉ hutukawa Hot Smoked Salmon comes in new 180g servings. This smaller portion is a timely reflection of contemporary eating habits and modern households.
Conveniently sized and individually packaged, the new 180g option can stand alone as a main for one, be incorporated as an ingredient in a dish for the family (a great hero ingredient for pasta) and is a portable, travel-friendly option for work lunches and weekend picnics.
It also makes enjoying salmon more accessible. Rather than investing in a banquetsized fillet, or settling for a tin, Aoraki’s 180g portion is a welcome portion size that makes high-quality salmon more affordable and user-friendly. And the additional beauty of hot smoked salmon? No cooking required — freeing you up to relax at the end of the day, while still enjoying a delicious dinner.
Aoraki Po¯ hutukawa Hot Smoked Salmon in the all new 180g sizing is available exclusively at New World and Pak’n’save