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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.
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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
Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?
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When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:
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… View moreWhen you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:
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If you’re looking for a new job where you can make a difference in your community, a career with the New Zealand Police could be for you. We’re looking for people from a range of backgrounds, so the skills you already have could be just what you need to become a great cop.
Take the first … View moreIf you’re looking for a new job where you can make a difference in your community, a career with the New Zealand Police could be for you. We’re looking for people from a range of backgrounds, so the skills you already have could be just what you need to become a great cop.
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Hi neighbours,
Does anyone have a job for David Cowgill?
The unemployed 62-year-old,who was hired in a day after holding up a "I need a job" sign by a road is back, looking for work again after he was laid off at Christmas.
David was seen standing the whole day on Tuesday at the … View moreHi neighbours,
Does anyone have a job for David Cowgill?
The unemployed 62-year-old,who was hired in a day after holding up a "I need a job" sign by a road is back, looking for work again after he was laid off at Christmas.
David was seen standing the whole day on Tuesday at the Kumeū roundabout in north-west Auckland holding a new sign "I want full-time work. Laid off Xmas".
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Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.
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The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.
Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.
… View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.
Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.
We'd love to hear from you about the challenges involved in building, and why you've opted to take that route. Any interviewees would need to be willing to be identified and photographed in a news story.
Please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.
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Provisional tax instalments, student loan interim payments, GST and employers' returns and payments are all due TOMORROW...
PROVISIONAL TAX INSTALMENTS
The second instalment of your provisional tax is due on 15 January if you:
have a March balance date, and
use the standard or estimation … View moreProvisional tax instalments, student loan interim payments, GST and employers' returns and payments are all due TOMORROW...
PROVISIONAL TAX INSTALMENTS
The second instalment of your provisional tax is due on 15 January if you:
have a March balance date, and
use the standard or estimation option to calculate your provisional tax payments.
If you use the ratio option to calculate your provisional tax payments and you have a March balance date, your fourth provisional instalment is due on 15 January.
STUDENT LOAN INTERIM PAYMENTS
Student loan interim payments are due. The interim payments you make will be offset against your repayment
GST
Your GST return and payment are due for the taxable period ending 30 November.
EMPLOYERS
These forms are due 15 January if your gross annual PAYE (including ESCT) is $500,000 or more:
New employee details (IR346) form and payment for the period 16 to 31 December, and
Employer monthly schedule (EMS/IR348) for the period ending 31 December
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SkyBus jets you direct to Auckland Airport for just $24 one way. Enjoy express travel, FREE WiFi and unlimited luggage. Frequent departures from Akoranga, Smales Farm and Albany (Westfield).
SkyBus. It’s the fast and affordable way to get to … View moreAre you paying too much to get to the Airport?
SkyBus jets you direct to Auckland Airport for just $24 one way. Enjoy express travel, FREE WiFi and unlimited luggage. Frequent departures from Akoranga, Smales Farm and Albany (Westfield).
SkyBus. It’s the fast and affordable way to get to the Airport.
Get tickets at skybus.co.nz/northharbour or download the new SkyBus app.
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