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Peeling prawns

Peeling prawns makes them ideal for stir-frying or for adding to sauces and curries.

-Tear off the head. (There's no need to wash away the dark gunge exposed by the head - this is the brown meat.)

-Pull the legs and shell from the prawn, starting from underneath the prawn at the head end. The shell should come off in rings.

-If desired, leave the tip of the tail on for presentation. Otherwise, pull it off.

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Chargrilled sweet and sour prawns Chargrilled sweet and sour prawns

By Mitch Tonks

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Skill level

Easy

Equipment you will need for this technique

  • Sharp knife

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