New Zealand sole Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae

New Zealand sole are greenish-grey on the upper side and have a white underside. Their scales are rough and they are oval in shape. This species can only be found in New Zealand and are abundant in the South Island at depths of up to 100 metres.

They are delicate in texture and have low oil content. The upper fillets are darker in colour, but whiten when cooked. This fish can be poached, fried, grilled, baked or steamed.

Nutritional Information
PER 100G
Energy kJ/100g 373
Protein (g) 19.4
Total Fat (g) 1.2
Saturated Fat (g) 0.3
Carbohydrate (g) 0.3
Sugars (g) 0.3
Sodium mg/100g 93

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Also known as

NZ: Common Sole
CA: Plie de Nouvelle Zélande
CH: Neuseelӓndische Seezunge, Camarde de Nouvelle-Zélande (Limande Sole), Sogliola Nuovazelandese
DE: Neuseelandischer Sole
FR: Plie de Nouvelle Zélande, Sole Néozélandaise
IT: Solea Neozelandese

Nutritional Information
PER 100G
Energy kJ/100g 373
Protein (g) 19.4
Total Fat (g) 1.2
Saturated Fat (g) 0.3
Carbohydrate (g) 0.3
Sugars (g) 0.3
Sodium mg/100g 93

Recipes

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