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Venus Clam
- Saltwater and estuarine
Pipis, cockles, periwinkles and other similar molluscs have wonderful flavours and add an interesting touch to your menu. Various species can be eaten either raw or gently steamed or poached. Alternatively, they can be used in the preparation of fritters (blended with a white finfish such as ling) or in chowders. To prepare a spaghetti marinara: sauté leeks and add chopped vine-ripened tomatoes,...
More about the Venus ClamTailor is a well-known Australian finfish with a rich, strong flavour. Its high oil content makes it...
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Rockcods are suitable for a wide range of cooking styles, they can be steamed, poached, deep-fried,...
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Emperors (Lethrinus Family) have a mild, slightly sweet flavour, low oiliness and moist, firm flesh...
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Rock lobster flesh is firm, with a sweet medium and rich taste; it retains its shape in most styles...
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Warm spiced pearl perch nicoise
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Pan-seared fish with couscous and lemon tabouli
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Seafood pasta
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Bondi's Best Chef Joel Best takes us on a tour of his restaurant, prepares Chatham Island Blue Cod with Miso soup and shares his handing seafood secrets
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