I had a bit of an adventure this past weekend, with John at Baylys Beach in the Kaipara District, north of Auckland. It was meant to be a somewhat subdued birthday celebration for me, and wedding anniversary celebration for us, along with the ANZAC commemoration.
Here is the rather spectacular view from the bach where we stayed:
This beach is known as a great spot to find "tua tuas," a local shellfish, something that neither of us had tried before. So of course we took the opportunity to do so!
The shellfish are meant to stay in saltwater for 24 hours before they are cooked and eaten. I steamed them in white wine, and served with butter and fresh herbs. Another option is lime juice and chile, I'm thinking perhaps coconut milk, ginger, chile and lime juice and zest would be delicious too.
Wow. It was a fresh, light, delicious dinner, right from the front doorstep.
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