"Half moon" or "hachoir" (French) - A curved chopping knife with a handle at each end of the blade or blades. (Sometimes the blade is double.) It is used by rocking it across the food to be chopped. It is often used with a board or shallow bowl to match the curve of the blade.
Imperial prawn or caramote prawn. A large prawn of Mediterranean waters which can grow up to 23 cm (9") long.
Short, smooth, curved hollow tubes of pasta. Ziti can be used as a substitute. Called mezzi rigatoni if ridged.
Short, ridged, curved hollow tubes of pasta. Ziti can be used as a substitute. Called mezzani if smooth.
