Amboi Ambrosia – Cook Malaysian Dishes with New Zealand Luv’ya Ambrosia Apples

We usually eat our apples as it is or juice them but with the latest season of the Heartland Group’s signature Ambrosia Apples, let’s try to be more creative. In a celebration of all things bold and delicious with Raya, Heartland Group is putting a uniquely Malaysian twist on their much-loved apples, combining international flavors with classic Malaysian dishes.

Amboi Ambrosia

In this ‘Amboi Ambrosia’ campaign, consumers were invited to broaden their culinary horizons by showcasing the many interesting and delicious ways that Ambrosia Apples can be incorporated into classic Malaysian dishes.

Speaking during the launch, Brendon Osborn, General Manger of Heartland Fruit said, “We are excited to kick-off Amboi Ambrosia together with our partners from GCH Retail Malaysia. Malaysia is one of our biggest markets and we believe we can bring even more great flavor to our customers here by showcasing the many dynamic ways that our luscious Ambrosia Apples can be integrated to give favorite local dishes that extra zing!”

Cooking Malaysian Dishes with New Zealand Luv’ya Ambrosia Apples

Launching Amboi Ambrosia in true Malaysian fashion, iconic and world-renowned Malaysian culinary master, Chef Wan was invited to demonstrate 3 mouth-watering traditional Malaysian dishes that incorporate Ambrosia apples in the recipe. The 3 dishes are Ambrosia Grilled Calamari Salad, Tom Yum Pumpkin Soup with Ambrosia Apples, and Ambrosia Apple Chutney, all enhanced with the flavorsome tastes of Ambrosia Apples.

Ambrosia Recipes

   Speaking about using the apples in his dishes, Chef Wan said, “I’ve always enjoyed the succulent taste of Ambrosia Apples and I was excited at this opportunity to try my hand at infusing some of our nation’s signature dishes with these scrumptious apples. I am glad to say that it worked a treat! The dishes turned out amazingly and were further heightened by the apples. It certainly got me saying – Amboi!”

Heartland Group Luv’ya Ambrosia Apples

Discovered in British Columbia, Canada and now cultivated in New Zealand, Ambrosia apples are renowned for its sweet honeyed flavor, fine crisp texture and juicy tender flesh. It can be recognized by its trademark smooth skin with its bright iridescent pink blush tone and pleasing aroma. The divine Ambrosia Apples are the results of the magical work of bees as they go by in spring pollinating apple blooms and therefore it is a natural cross of two unknown varieties. Think of them as a gift from the heavens, as the word “Ambrosia” itself means ‘food & drinks of the Gods’ in Greek.

These delectable apples are grown in the idyllic New Zealand’s South Island city of Nelson, along the eastern shores of Tasman Bay. Nelson is truly the perfect place for growing the finest, juiciest and most flavorsome apples. It has a beautiful climate that is perpetually bathed in sunshine – over 2,000 hours of sunshine to be precise. This combined with the mild rainfall and low night time temperatures, thanks to the brisk sea breeze, creates the ideal environment for fresh, delicious, beautiful and healthy apples. Ambrosia Apples are the product of Heartland Group’s patented method, Applecraft that guides the management of every step of an apple’s life through rigorous integrated quality processes. This is at the core of the company’s ability to deliver some of the world’s best apples to customers, every time. The Heartland Group is made up of passionate pomologists (apple growers) based in Nelson, New Zealand. Together, they produce a range of apples called Luv’ya Ambrosia Apples through their unique vertically integrated structure that includes their own orchards, pack houses and marketing company allowing the company to have full control over every part of the apple’s journey. The other apples in the Luv’ya range include old favorites such as Royal Gala apple, Fuji apple and Braeburn apple. They also grow proprietary varieties such as the sweet, tart and popular Pink Lady™, sweet and tangy bright red Eve™, and the juicy and firm Smitten™ amongst other varieties. Ambrosia Apples and the other delicious apples in the Luv’ya™ range can be found at GCH Retail Malaysia outlets including Giant Hypermarkets, Cold Storage and Jason’s Food Hall as well as other major retailers.