The best of the ocean

Hi everyone

Growing up I spent alot of time on marae and especially in the kitchens. I dont cook it often but at  marae the delicacies were always paua. Here are some of the favorites for enjoying with family

Creamed paua (abalone)

My recipe has minced paua. Some prefer strips.

2 Tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
salt and pepper
1 large onion sliced thinly
500 gm paua minced
1/2 cup cream

Melt the butter in a pan, add the flour and cook for a minute. Slowly add the milk, salt and pepper and onion. Bring to the boil stirring constantly until thickened. Add the paua and stir thoroughly. Add the cream and bring to the boil. Take off the heat and leave covered until the paua is cooked.

An alternative is to use strips of paua and cook the onion. If your going todo that then melt the butter and cook the onions until golden. Toss in the paua and sauté evenly. Rather then making a roux and sauce above you can then add 600mls cream and bring to just under boiling. mix 2 tablespoons of cornflour with some milk to make a paste. Add to cream to thicken and then season and serve immediately. Dont overcook.

Creamed paua with bacon

Ok I love bacon in anything.

Ingredients

6-8 rashers of bacon
12 paua cleaned and tenderized
300ml cream

Heat a pan to medium and place the bacon on the bottom. flour the paua and place on top. Cook really gently for 5-10 mins or until paua is tender. Pour cream over and simmer for 5 mins. Season and serve.

Enjoy xx