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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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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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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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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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

On 2006-04-20, Christina Websell penned:

"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message
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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

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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On 2006-04-20, Christina Websell penned:

"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message
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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