A name for the yabby, a freshwater crayfish found in swamps, streams, practically dried-up water-holes, and rivers. It prefers moving water but will put up with anything, being a tenacious beast which can even survive drought by burrowing into the ground. Yabby is a general term for all the freshwater crayfish, mainly Cherax destructor, in Australia except the redclaw and the marron. The meat is sweet and succulent.
A name for the yabby, a freshwater crayfish found in swamps, streams, practically dried-up water-holes, and rivers. It prefers moving water but will put up with anything, being a tenacious beast which can even survive drought by burrowing into the ground. Yabby is a general term for all the freshwater crayfish, mainly Cherax destructor, in Australia except the redclaw and the marron. The meat is sweet and succulent.
The gilt-headed bream is regarded as the best of the bream family. It has delicately flavoured white flesh which can be grilled or baked.
Fresh ginger is a knobbly root with a silvery-tan thin skin and fibrous texture. It is usually skinned and either sliced, finely chopped or grated for addition to dishes. It has a pungent flavour and aroma. Its slight sharpness helps to settle the digestive system. Select roots with taut, unwrinkled skin. Grated ginger, also available ready-made in a tube, can be used as a preseasoning or spice. As needle-thin slivers, ginger can be used as a garnish for simmered dishes, salads and soups, or it can be pickled or used to counteract strong-smelling meat and fish. When I was brought up, the only use for ginger was as a dried powder served with slices of melon. How things have changed.
Ginger beer is a generally non-alcoholic carbonated drink flavoured with ginger, lemon and sugar. It has a stronger flavour than ginger ale.
