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New Zealand School of Food & Wine
Prawns are a fast and convenient choice of protein for the busy cook. Straight freezer, they can defrost quickly and be pan-seared to make a delicious dinner course.
Prawns can be confusing. Firstly, they are referred to as crustaceans and are also sold by size -shrimps are small and prawns are … View morePrawns are a fast and convenient choice of protein for the busy cook. Straight freezer, they can defrost quickly and be pan-seared to make a delicious dinner course.
Prawns can be confusing. Firstly, they are referred to as crustaceans and are also sold by size -shrimps are small and prawns are larger. There are both freshwater and marine varieties. Most prawns are imported frozen into NZ although there is growing local supply. So when you see “fresh” prawns they have generally been defrosted. Fresh prawns in many cases appear green or grey and it is only when cooked, that the colour changes to what we recognise as “pink” prawns. If you buy prawns or scrimps that are pink, this means that they have been cooked.
Then, there are a series of questions to ask:
• Do you cook them in their shells or peel before cooking?
• Do you remove the head and just cook the tail?
• Do you remove the vein (intestinal tract) or black line that runs down the back?
You can use prawns for the same recipe whether they are peeled or deveined. Many people believe that cooking prawns with the shell will enhance the flavour of the broth and result in more succulent prawn meat. The downside is that they are a bit messier to eat. To peel the prawns, you just need to wriggle them a little and ease off the shell, piece by piece.
There is no big deal about cooking prawns with the head on – it is more a cultural thing about people not wanting to see the eyes! The head pulls off easily if you twist it. The tip of the tail can be removed in the same way.
The prawn is de-veined or has the intestinal tract removed as many consider it the prawn more attractive without the black line. It also removes the prawn's stomach waste so that you do not need to eat it! See below for the method.
Like all seafood, prawns should be eaten as soon as possible and not left in the refrigerator for days. If they smell off when you come to cook them, your only choice is to throw them out!
Fried in garlic and paired with home-made mayo showcases these crustaceans at their best.
Check out the full recipe on the link below.
Selena from Weymouth
For the inconsiderate idiots that dumped a whole heap of seafood shells in the reserve at Blackgate Pl Tues early Wed morning in a white sedan with 3x males need to come & collect your rubbish & put them in rubbish bags!!!!
We have young children that play ball in this reserve n now you … View moreFor the inconsiderate idiots that dumped a whole heap of seafood shells in the reserve at Blackgate Pl Tues early Wed morning in a white sedan with 3x males need to come & collect your rubbish & put them in rubbish bags!!!!
We have young children that play ball in this reserve n now you have made a pile of shells in the reserve not to say in the flipping drain!!!!! Now its riddled with flies, smells..... Have a bit of respect for our neighbourhood
The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau
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Find out how to create this quick and easy project… View moreGet organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.
Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Tom from Wattle Downs
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$340 bond
Call: Jo 021 571 200
Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times
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The Team from Blueberry Country Ltd.
How creative can you get with blueberries? From cakes, to smoothies, salads, glazes and more - Blueberry Country wants to know your favourite recipe!
Simply send us your recipe with an image of what you've made, and you'll go in the draw to win a $50 Briscoes voucher. Competition ends … View moreHow creative can you get with blueberries? From cakes, to smoothies, salads, glazes and more - Blueberry Country wants to know your favourite recipe!
Simply send us your recipe with an image of what you've made, and you'll go in the draw to win a $50 Briscoes voucher. Competition ends on the February 12, with winners announced on February 14. Go in the draw.
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Who’s fooling who? The Mind Lab @ MOTAT has been entertaining children for years. We say entertaining because that's what it feels like - to us and to them.
While you hear about dream jobs and movies and building marble runs and remote-controlled games, the learnings are building … View moreWho’s fooling who? The Mind Lab @ MOTAT has been entertaining children for years. We say entertaining because that's what it feels like - to us and to them.
While you hear about dream jobs and movies and building marble runs and remote-controlled games, the learnings are building websites; animation; exploring engineering and sustainability and engaging with coding and robotics.
Either way, our school holiday programmes are awesome!
The Mind Lab @ MOTAT is open for the holidays - let the games begin!
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New Zealand School of Food & Wine
Looking for tips on how to start your own food business? From farmer’s market concepts to the food truck, mobile cafes to private dining clubs, pop – up restaurants, catering and more. Learn from Celia Hay and find out more.
Sat 29 Feb, Sun 01 March 2020 (4 Sessions)
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.
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… View moreWhen you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:
• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.
• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.
• Gain tips and resources to improve your household and neighbourhood safety.
• Learn how you can be better prepared for emergencies, and more.
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