SMOKED EEL WITH WHISKY-INFUSED HONEY LACQUER
An elegant main, created with a deep respect for the ocean, wildness and tradition. Stefania gently smokes the eel over Mānuka wood before combining native horopito, black garlic, samphire, sesame and whisky-infused Mānuka Honey reduced into a glossy, smoky haze.
- Black garlic
- Eel
- Native horopito
- Samphire
- Sesame
- Whisky-infused Mānuka Honey
The eel is gently smoked over Mānuka wood to achieve a clean, elegant aroma, not too strong, just enough to perfume the flesh. Once portioned, it’s lightly warmed and brushed with the whisky-infused Mānuka Honey glaze, which creates a fine lacquer that enhances the natural sweetness of the eel. The cauliflower and horopito cream is aerated for lightness, offering gentle spice and balance, while the black garlic purée brings umami depth. The samphire is blanched quickly and dressed with sesame and chilli to add vibrancy and freshness.
