Point Chevalier, Auckland

New personal safety app allows friends to track users' walk home

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Kiwis who feel unsafe on the streets alone can have a friend "walk" them home virtually through a ne…

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The rise of 'holiday hunger': The Kiwis who can't afford to take a break

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

National MP blames vehicle ban for increase in break-ins at One Tree Hill

Stephen Forbes Reporter from Central Leader

A National MP is claiming an increase in vehicle crime at One Tree Hill is due to the decision to ba…

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Medical Cannabis Clinic - Ponsonby

Mark from Green Doctors

Green Doctors - Jervois Road

Fire sword, burlesque costumes and steel saber stolen in Auckland circus van theft

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

More than $1000 worth of circus equipment is missing after an Auckland performer's van was stolen an…

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Uni textbooks

Tashia from Avondale

All in great condition, no highlighting or marks
Open to offers
Dm for more photos etc

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Entertainment boss sex abuse trial: I'll 'destroy' his company, woman allegedly told witness

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland business owners disappointed with City Rail Link hardship fund

Stephen Forbes Reporter from Central Leader

Businesses affected by Auckland's massive City Rail Link project may pursue legal action to get comp…

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Now's the time for a clean out

The Team from Auckland Council

Every area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.

You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09… View moreEvery area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.

You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09 301 0101
• Or visit one of our service centres

Once you’ve made a booking, you’ll be given a timeframe for when collections will happen in your area. You can book as early as you like and cancel if you no longer need the service. Book your inorganic collection today and help reduce waste going to landfill. Book now

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Auckland Anniversary Weekend: Weather and events in the City of Sails

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

Food trucks every Saturday on the forecourt at 340 Pt Chev Rd - the old gas station.

Simon from Point Chevalier

Baduzzi meatballs sold out last time - Miso-Ra Japanese this Saturday - please come down and support them!
Lovely people - gorgeous food.

Auckland sonographers' strike puts patients at risk of 'record' waits and delays - union

Hannah Martin Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland Pride 2020: Your festival event guide

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

The first Auckland Pride Festival of the new decade is almost upon us and organisers say it will be …

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Recipe: Fried Garlic Prawns with Mayo

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.