Fish N' Chips, a kiwi classic...

There is one thing I am adamant to prove - that following a 'real food' or 'plant-based' diet isn't boring, it doesn't lack 'fun,' and it doesn't leave you with a feeling of 'missing out.'

There are obviously foods you will choose not to consume as much of any more, or at all - if that's how you roll - but once you jump on the 'bandwagon' of making healthy food choices, after some time your taste buds start to crave the food that makes your body thrive. The very food that is the result of healthy food choices.

One 'kiwi' classic we don't have to say 'sayonara' to is good-old Fish n' chips. For those of you who did not grow up in New Zealand, Fish n' Chips is the Friday evening summer dinner that is enjoyed on the beach during sun-set.

In this recipe I used gurnard for my fish, but almost any white fish will be fine. And it is crusted with Parmesan, which is always going to be a good time.

These kumara fries are out of this world as well - so follow the recipe exactly.




Kiwi Fish n' Chips
Serves 3

You'll need:

Fish:
500g gurnard, cut in small pieces
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
salt
pepper

Kumara Fries:
2 large orange kumara
oil
salt
pepper

To make:

Fish:

1. Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees.
2. Grate the Parmesan on to a plate. Add salt and pepper and gently mix together.
3. Roll each piece of fish through the cheese mixture, making sure to coat all sides.
4. Please the fish on a lined oven tray. 
5. Place in the oven for 10 - 15 minutes, or until cooked and Parmesan is slightly crusted.

 Kumara Fries:

1. Cut the kumaras in to frie-sized logs.
2. In a bowl, toss togetehr the kumara, oil, salt, pepper.
3. Place the fries on a lined oven tray. make sure the fries are not touching each other.
4. Place in the oven on the top shelf and bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
5. Once cooked, remove from the oven and sprinkle over rock salt.

Serve on a wooden board or a scrunched up piece of news print.

Enjoy!