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Is it just me....
me, whereas when I visit my parents in Coastal North Carolina, we can
buy shrimp straight off the doc that are HUGE! These *huge shrimps* are prawns and that's what you need for this recipe. And I know where I can get some, too! Costco often has them for sale, at a pretty reasonable price, too. I just didn't know what to do with them. Now I do. Thanks! Jane - owned and operated by Princess Rita |
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message
... "Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message ... On 2006-04-19, penned: In California, very large shrimp are called prawns. (Not sure of the rest of the US - I never heard the term before coming to CA.) However, I'm thinking of making this recipe with chicken instead. I'm not a big seafood eater, plus they're a bit too pricey for me right now. I think "prawns" are what restaurants call shrimp when they want to charge more =P I've seen "prawns" around here (Colorado) that looked pretty teeny to me, whereas when I visit my parents in Coastal North Carolina, we can buy shrimp straight off the doc that are HUGE! These *huge shrimps* are prawns and that's what you need for this recipe. Tweed In Australia, the prawns are huge. I remember once I asked a waitress about a prawn dish that was on the menu. She said, "Oh, that's only the small ones, about this size." The size she indicated with her fingers is what is usually called large shrimp in the U.S. I live in California, and seldom hear shrimp called prawns here, although I heard it enough that I assumed that was meant by "prawns" when I went to Australia. No I'm hungry. For Aussie prawns. ;-) Joy |
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message
... "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... "Bill Stock" wrote in message ... "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... "Bill Stock" wrote in message ... "wafflycat" wrote in message ... "Cheryl Perkins" wrote in message ... Helen Miles wrote: Is it just me, or do cats have cheesy smelling feet? ;o) Lily has developed a habit of shoving her feet in my face when she's sprawled beside me, and they are usually a tad wiffy! ;o) It depends on what they have been walking in or on, I think. Mine don't normally have smelly paws, but there are times after a rather productive visit to the litter box when the whole animal has a distinct aroma. So a bit like humans after the morning visit to the bathroom following consumption of a particualrly spicy curry the night before. Is that too much information??? Cheers, helen s ;-) TMI. But I do love a good Curry. So do I. I live near the curry capital of the UK, and I have recipes which I'm happy to share if any of you can get Indian spices. Tweed I can always get one of the co-workers to stock me up. So email away. Kofta Curry 1lb lean minced meat half teaspoon (tsp) ginger paste (or use 1 tsp ground ginger) 1 crushed garlic clove 1 egg 1 tsp garam masala half tsp chilli powder For sauce: 1 onion, finely chopped 1 and a half ounce ghee or 2-3 tablespoons of oil (if you don't know what ghee is, just ask and I'll tell you how to make it, it's expensive to buy but easy to make) 6 small cardamoms 1 inch cinnamon stick 6 cloves 1 bay leaf 1 crushed garlic clove 1 tsp ginger paste ( or use dried again) 1 tsp ground cumin half tsp chilli powder quarter tsp tumeric powder ( you can leave this out if you haven't got any, it's not essential) 2 tsp ground coriande4r Salt to taste (I don't use any) quarter pint plain natural yogurt 1 English pint water Mix mince with ginger, garlic and egg. Add garam masala and chilli powder. Mix well and make 16-20 even sized balls. Keep in a cool place. Sauce Fry onion in ghee (or oil) for 4 minutes until light golden brown. Add cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and bayleaf. Add garlic and ginger and fry for another minute. Sprinkle with cumin, chilli, turmeric and coriander. Stir well and add yogurt or tomato puree. If yogurt is used, fry the spices until yogurt is dry and oil separates (5-7 mins) Add water, cover and bring to boil. Add salt if wanted. Slide mince balls one at a time into the saucepan. Shake the saucepan to settle the mince balls, do not stir or the mince balls will break. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves (cilantro?) and serve with rice or chapatis. It's YUMMY. Tweed Sorry, folks, I have no idea why my post appeared 4 times. I only sent it once. Ah well, these things happen on Usenet sometimes. You have to laugh. Tweed I just assumed you really, really, really, really liked the recipe. G Joy |
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"Joy" wrote in message . net... "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... "Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message ... On 2006-04-19, penned: In California, very large shrimp are called prawns. (Not sure of the rest of the US - I never heard the term before coming to CA.) However, I'm thinking of making this recipe with chicken instead. I'm not a big seafood eater, plus they're a bit too pricey for me right now. I think "prawns" are what restaurants call shrimp when they want to charge more =P I've seen "prawns" around here (Colorado) that looked pretty teeny to me, whereas when I visit my parents in Coastal North Carolina, we can buy shrimp straight off the doc that are HUGE! These *huge shrimps* are prawns and that's what you need for this recipe. Tweed In Australia, the prawns are huge. I remember once I asked a waitress about a prawn dish that was on the menu. She said, "Oh, that's only the small ones, about this size." The size she indicated with her fingers is what is usually called large shrimp in the U.S. I live in California, and seldom hear shrimp called prawns here, although I heard it enough that I assumed that was meant by "prawns" when I went to Australia. No I'm hungry. For Aussie prawns. ;-) Joy It's certainly a learning experience swapping recipes with the USA. Do you call prawns large shrimp? Here, shrimps are very small, maybe less than an inch long. Big ones are prawns. Bigger ones are tiger prawns and even bigger are king prawns, they are as large as your forefinger curled round. Tweed |
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message ... "Joy" wrote in message . net... "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... "Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message ... On 2006-04-19, penned: In California, very large shrimp are called prawns. (Not sure of the rest of the US - I never heard the term before coming to CA.) However, I'm thinking of making this recipe with chicken instead. I'm not a big seafood eater, plus they're a bit too pricey for me right now. I think "prawns" are what restaurants call shrimp when they want to charge more =P I've seen "prawns" around here (Colorado) that looked pretty teeny to me, whereas when I visit my parents in Coastal North Carolina, we can buy shrimp straight off the doc that are HUGE! These *huge shrimps* are prawns and that's what you need for this recipe. Tweed In Australia, the prawns are huge. I remember once I asked a waitress about a prawn dish that was on the menu. She said, "Oh, that's only the small ones, about this size." The size she indicated with her fingers is what is usually called large shrimp in the U.S. I live in California, and seldom hear shrimp called prawns here, although I heard it enough that I assumed that was meant by "prawns" when I went to Australia. No I'm hungry. For Aussie prawns. ;-) Joy It's certainly a learning experience swapping recipes with the USA. Do you call prawns large shrimp? Here, shrimps are very small, maybe less than an inch long. Big ones are prawns. Bigger ones are tiger prawns and even bigger are king prawns, they are as large as your forefinger curled round. Tweed Depends on the area you are in |
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On 2006-04-20, Christina Websell penned:
"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message ... I think "prawns" are what restaurants call shrimp when they want to charge more =P I've seen "prawns" around here (Colorado) that looked pretty teeny to me, whereas when I visit my parents in Coastal North Carolina, we can buy shrimp straight off the doc that are HUGE! These *huge shrimps* are prawns and that's what you need for this recipe. I stand by my statement. The concept of "prawn" seems to be relative at best. A non-shrimpy shrimp, perhaps. A brawny shrimp! -- monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca |
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On 2006-04-20, Christina Websell penned:
It's certainly a learning experience swapping recipes with the USA. Do you call prawns large shrimp? Here, shrimps are very small, maybe less than an inch long. Big ones are prawns. Bigger ones are tiger prawns and even bigger are king prawns, they are as large as your forefinger curled round. What you're describing as a king prawn is small for the shrimp you can get off the dock in North Carolina, but huge for what they call prawns in Colorado. -- monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca |
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"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message ... On 2006-04-20, Christina Websell penned: "Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message ... I think "prawns" are what restaurants call shrimp when they want to charge more =P I've seen "prawns" around here (Colorado) that looked pretty teeny to me, whereas when I visit my parents in Coastal North Carolina, we can buy shrimp straight off the doc that are HUGE! These *huge shrimps* are prawns and that's what you need for this recipe. I stand by my statement. The concept of "prawn" seems to be relative at best. A non-shrimpy shrimp, perhaps. A brawny shrimp! I am not interested about what the concept of prawn is. I posted a recipe that included prawns and I wanted to make sure what a prawn was in the US. It's a very large shrimp so use this in the recipe. Tweed |
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