Ahh the wonders of Pampol. A local fish with similar qualities of the humble mackerel, a slightly lighter colour flesh but just as lovely and oily. - Chargrilled and rare Pampol, apple cooked in apple juice and white balsamic, beetroot, and beetroot dressing, apple purée, iced raw beetroot discs, and kewpie…

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