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dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 46249
Location: yes

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 20 9:46 am Post subject: ultimate prawn cocktail,saffron and coconut sauce

per portion

generous tablespoonful of good coconut yogurt( dairy might work but this is better )at fridge temp
pinch of salt
3 strands of good saffron

put that in a small but heavy bowl and stir with a metal spoon every 15 mins over a couple of hours at room temp
break up the strands as they soften with the spoon as you do each mixing,
the gentle warming and mixing alters the texture as well as blending it all together
after a couple of hours it should be evenly saffron colour evenly and far "creamier" than it was in the yogurt pot
not quite like beating cream but a little similar, good stirring rather than beating might describe how vigorous it should be
the slow warming to room temp during the mix and rest process might be a factor in making the sauce "creamy"

a handful of decent prawns*, frozen in glaze and defrosted and dried with a towel or fresh
a teaspoonful of coconut oil
warm pan to medium, add prawns, stir until warmed, plate up

*if using cooked prawns reduce cooking time to a minimum, if raw cook til pink/white but do not overcook

service is diy rather than plop in a bowl
warm flatbread, cos lettuce, blob of sauce, pile of prawns on a plate so a fork or fingers are needed

probably works with very fresh crab as well

ps maryrose sauce(mayo and tom ketchup

) is traditional like benny hill and bernard manning are traditional, but it aint pretty

GrahamH

Joined: 23 May 2015
Posts: 523

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 20 9:59 am Post subject:
Caught in front of the house.

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 46249
Location: yes

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 20 10:04 am Post subject:
those are proper prawns wow. does it take a whaling ship with harpoons to land them? or will they oblige in a net or trap?

GrahamH

Joined: 23 May 2015
Posts: 523

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 20 10:51 am Post subject:
Hi Dpack. Various traps. These are the large ones. All woven, no nails.

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 46249
Location: yes

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 20 11:40 am Post subject:

those pass the william morris test of beautiful and functional

and it passes the dpack could i make it from bits of local plants test

hauling a thing that size up to a canoe, even a nice one, must be a rather skilled job and the traps must be strong as well

the cube looks good for using branches and the woven funnel of, is that split bamboo?, is ideal for walls and structure

classic form of funnel trap but bigger and prettier than i have seen before when made from natural materials

gz

Joined: 23 Jan 2009
Posts: 8961
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 20 12:18 pm Post subject:
Stunningly beautiful work...it is a relief to see skills carried on

Shan

Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Posts: 9075
Location: South Wales

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 20 12:36 pm Post subject:
GrahamH, that is seriously impressive!!!!

GrahamH

Joined: 23 May 2015
Posts: 523

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 20 1:21 pm Post subject:

I choose this place to retire to as it was remote and rich in natural resources. Even in this remote area I picked an isolated place.
I had had my offices within the royal palaces of Qatar, Abu Dhabi and other Middle East countries and had been sickened by the values and ways of my employers.
My place is on the main island but two hours from the nearest 'American ' style bar. There are lots of local craftsman.
The Pacific is just yards from my front door across the pristine beach; I grow exotic fruit and vegetables.
But the world is getting closer. A new road has been driven across my Beach front taking down 15 coconut trees from my plot.
Hopefullly these fish traps will continue to be made.

Shan

Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Posts: 9075
Location: South Wales

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 20 1:44 pm Post subject:
It must be quite concerning for you. I hope that things don't encroach too much!

Mistress Rose

Joined: 21 Jul 2011
Posts: 16004

Posted: Fri Jan 01, 21 10:20 am Post subject:

That looks like split bamboo. Is that right? In the UK fish traps were made using willow as it doesn't have to be split, but there is a Welsh tradition of making baskets using split hazel, which is something that I have learnt and do occasionally.

I can understand why you wanted to retire to somewhere like that after living in places that you have Graham. The way of life we now pursue is nearer 17th century than 21st in some ways, but with modern conveniences, which suits us. I think most of us on Downsizer are reacting to the 'bad' parts of modern life as we see it.

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