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FRIDAY…

FRESH FISH – available from Hawkes Bay Seafood this Friday 3rd September

THIS FRIDAY IN-STORE FREE TASTING - 3.30pm to 6.00pm

This Friday we will taste…
Fresh Fish w Panko Crumbs or Furikaki Sprinkle and The Lonely Crow Pinot Gris 2009

FRESH FISH FRIDAY…

Every Friday Hawkes Bay Seafoods are parked in our “drive-thru” with Fresh Fish and Seafood on board. Anything from Tarakihi & Snapper to Monk Fish & Blue Nose. Of course it depends on what is caught.

Call into the Merchant when you are picking up your Fresh Fish for the “Panko Breadcrumbs” and “Furikaki Sprinkle”. Come along this Friday and sample these two products with the catch of the day!

Panko Breadcrumbs - Panko simply means breadcrumb in Japanese. There are two forms of panko. White panko is made from crustless bread, while tan panko is made with the entire loaf. The crumbs absorb flavor readily, making them an extremely versatile ingredient. When a recipe calls for breadcrumbs panko crumbs can be substituted for a lighter, airy feel. Just like regular bread crumbs, panko can be mixed into things like quiche and seafood cakes as a filler, but the crumbs do not make these foods dense and heavy, as regular bread crumbs often do.

Furikaki Sprinkle - Kelp Furikaki with wasabi flavour has been very popular with New Zealand chefs. The product is a mix of kelps, sea lettuce, toasted sesame seed and Wasabi - a traditional Japanese seasoning. Fantastic for coating fish, just add Furikaki to panko breadcrumbs for a tasty crust. Perfect for trout!!

NEW ZEALAND FRESH SCALLOPS…

Yes, finally it is that time of year again – Scallop Season!!! There is a very small window of availability for these delicious morsels, so get in quick. In stock NOW!!!

- Place a Scallop between slices of either Camembert or similar cheese, hold with a toothpick, roll in panko breadcrumb/herb/flour mix, dip in egg, then deep fry in oil in a wok for a few mins

- Wrap Scallops in proscuitto or streaky bacon, and grill on the bbq

- Coat Scallops in Macadamia & Karengo Seasoning (available at the Merchant)

WAKELIN HOUSE AIOLI…

Wakelin House, from Greytown, produce the most delicious range of condiments for your Fresh Fish. They use the finest ingredients, and source local produce wherever possible.

Their Aioli range is so amazing you will be back for more. Flavours include… Caper & Chive Aioli / Chili & Lime Aioli / Lemon & Dill Aioli

Wakelin House also make the best Tartare Sauce we have tried here at The Merchant, is right up there with the best of them – Perfect for the fresh fish and is fantastic on chicken and roast vegetables.

WINE OF THE WEEK…

The Lonely Crow Pinot Gris 2009

Normally $17.00 – THIS WEEK $15.00

Crows can be vicious beasts but not so this superb wine. Made by Squawking Magpie, the highly regarded Gimblett Gravels vineyard, the wine is a generous blend of pears and ripe apples complimented by a touch of spice