Lonely Planet's Ultimate Eatlist ranks the world's top 500 food experiences, with Kaikoura's famous crayfish making an appearance at #7. Here, Kiwi chef Monica Galetti gives her own personal top 5.
1 Chili Crab with Dumplings, Singapore
It's a street food. The first time I had it was about five years ago and I've had it every time I've been back.
2 Shuwa, Oman
The day before, they buy a goat in this 1000-year-old market, rub the meat in a mix of cumin and fennel, wrap it in tin foil, and cook it underground in a huge fire pit.
3 Ceviche, Pacific Islands
It's actually just called raw fish where I'm from. It's different from Latin ceviche in that we use coconut milk for the marinade, as well as a bit of lime, tomato and cucumber.
4 Hokey Pokey Icecream, New Zealand
It's a delicious vanilla-based icecream with caramel chunks, but I now have it
at my restaurant because it reminds me
of home.
