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How to peel a prawn a continuation to my guide on preparation of food items from the Hong Kong wet markets. Making a seafood dish? Check out the post from last week on
how to prepare a squid!
1. Lay prawn on cutting board, pull head from body.
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2. Peel skin from the body of prawn leaving the section of tail attached.
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3. Cut down the backside of prawn.
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4. Remove line of gunk from back of prawn.
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5. Cook prawns as desired.
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6. Use prawn heads and shells for tom yum soup, or seafood soup broth.
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