What is a kingfish in New Zealand?
What is a kingfish in New Zealand? Yellowtail kingfish, also known as haku, kingi or yellowtail, is found in New Zealand from the Kermadec Islands to Banks Peninsula during the summer months. In the wild they can reach 1.7 m in length and weigh up to 56 kg. Kingfish is a traditional food source for Māori and a highly valued recreational species. Are Kingfish good to eat? Kingfish produce large and thick fillets and they tend to be oily, so they are an outstanding choice for long and careful low-temperature smoking. Seasoned well, and smoked so they're not dry over...